Head Legal and Compliance Officer at Smash Technology

Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited was incorporated as a response to the emerging trends in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry. We are a wholly indigenous company and registered player in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Legal and Compliance Officer

Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Legal & Compliance Officer will be responsible for leading the legal function of Smash Technology, ensuring full regulatory compliance across all business operations, managing legal risk, and safeguarding the organization’s interests.
• The role requires strong expertise in corporate law, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and contract governance.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Governance:

• Provide strategic legal advice to Management and all departments across Smash Technology.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and policies affecting business operations.
• Ensure company activities comply with applicable local and international legal frameworks.

Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and enforce internal compliance policies and frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure organizational alignment with statutory requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments.

Litigation Management:

• Manage all litigation matters involving the company, including civil, criminal, and regulatory cases.
• Liaise with external counsel and represent the company’s legal interests where required.
• Prepare legal documentation, pleadings, and case strategies.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate all contracts, MOUs, vendor agreements, and partnership deals.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are legally sound and protect company interests.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advise management on potential legal exposures and preventive measures.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and best practices.
• Support board and executive decision-making with legal insights and documentation.

Regulatory Engagement:

• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement where necessary.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and legal documentation.

Internal Advisory:

• Provide legal training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters.
• Support HR and Operations on disciplinary and employment-related matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years post-call experience as a qualified legal practitioner.
• Strong background in corporate law, compliance, and litigation.
• Proven experience handling regulatory matters and corporate governance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Work Arrangement:

• Full-time, onsite role (strictly no remote arrangement).

 Salary
N600,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hr@smashtechgroup.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.