Tax & Legal Intern (NYSC) at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax & Legal Intern (NYSC)

Job Reference ID: 2026-44065
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are currently looking for Tax & Legal NYSC Intern to join its workforce in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all local tax obligations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, social contributions, etc.)
• Prepare, review, and submit tax filings and statutory declarations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Support tax audits, reviews, and inspections.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Support tax optimization initiatives in line with group policies.

Legal Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and manage contracts (client contracts, supplier agreements, service agreements, NDAs, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support corporate governance matters (board resolutions, statutory filings, company secretarial duties).
• Liaise with external legal counsels when required.
• Monitor legal risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Support dispute management and litigation follow-up when applicable.

Finance & Internal Control Support:

• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure alignment between legal, tax, and financial reporting.
• Support internal control frameworks related to legal and tax processes.
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing legal and tax documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of policies and procedures.

Profile:

• The Legal & Tax Intern will support the Finance team by managing all legal and tax-related matters of the company.
• The role ensures compliance with local regulations, group policies, and best practices, while proactively identifying legal and tax risks and supporting business operations.

Requirements

• 1 year or more experience required

Required authorisations:

• Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages:

• English (C-Professional working proficiency).

What can we offer you?

• Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
• Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
  • Outdoor networks and street lighting
  • Information and communication systems
  • Nuclear power
  • Maintenance
  • Oil and gas
  • HVAC engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
• Working in energy and the environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online