Legal Counsel (Oil & Gas Contract & Compliance) at a Reputable Oil Exploration & Production Company

A reputable oil exploration and production company, focused on the development of oil fields and midstream assets in the Niger Delta is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel (Oil & Gas Contract & Compliance) 

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary 

• We are seeking a young driven legal officer with 3 - 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join its Legal & Regulatory Affairs team in Lagos.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and drafting of high-value contracts: PSCs, JVAS, OML/OPL transactions, EPC, FPSO, drilling, and service agreements. 
• Manage complex litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations / engagements with NUPRC, FIRS, NCDMB.
• Provide transactional support for M&A, farm-ins/farm-outs, asset acquisitions/divestments.
• Develop internal policies, train business teams on legal risk, and oversee external counsel.
• Support corporate governance, board matters, and company secretarial duties.

Requirements

• LLB + BL with first or second class upper division from a reputable university with 3-5 years Post- Qualification Experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm and/or in- house oil & gas/energy company.
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian oil & gas law, PIA 2021, PSC/JOA structures, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record negotiating high value transactions and managing disputes.
• Strong commercial acumen + excellent drafting, advisory, and stakeholder management skills.
• Member of Nigerian Bar Association NBA. LL.M, ACArb, or CIPM is an advantage.
• Must demonstrate high integrity, confidentiality, and ability to work with executives.

Remuneration

• Competitive package
• HMO
• Performance bonus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV, cover letter highlighting relevant oil & gas transactions, and Call to Bar certificate to: info@projurislawyers.com using "Legal Officer" as the subject of the mail.