The Role
Provides legal research, advice, contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory interpretation, risk assessment, and support for litigation, arbitration, tax appeals, and dispute resolution. The role advises corporate, operational, and people-services departments, manages assigned legal matters, liaises with contractors and joint-venture representatives, and supports compliant, commercially focused business decisions in the oil and gas industry.
Summary Generated by Built In
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
The candidate shall:
- Conduct legal research work and provide legal advice to relevant company departments (Corporate, Asset
Operated by Others (AOBO), and People and Country Services) on a wide range of issues including commercial
and regulatory issues, finance and employment related matters. - Monitor, analyze and interpret applicable legislation, regulations, pending bills and contractual documents
and advise on their implications, application and interpretation and enforcement. - Draft, review and negotiate agreements and contracts used in the oil and gas industry, and support their
effective implementation. - Provide legal opinions and assess legal and contractual risks arising from proposed transactions and assigned
matters, working with relevant departments of Company. - Handle routine legal matters and support the management of moderately complex legal matters under
appropriate supervision. - Manage assigned legal matters, including liaison and negotiations with coventurers legal representatives
and contractors. - Support the management of litigation, arbitration, tax appeals and any other dispute resolution proceedings
involving COMPANY'S, including liaison with external counsel and attendance at court proceedings where
required. - Carry out any other tasks or activities assigned by the Legal Manager, Corp Services, AOBO & PCS, or the
General Counsel.
H3SE
The candidate shall comply with all applicable H3SE rules and requirements
The candidate shall comply with all applicable H3SE rules and requirements
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice to support compliant business operations
and informed decision-making. - Supports the mitigation of legal and contractual risks by ensuring that relevant facts and documentation
are properly reviewed, and that the Company’s position is clearly and professionally presented.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- LL.B., B.L qualifications (2.1 or 2.2) with a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ post call experience, including at least 3 years’
experience in a law firm or commercial environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Skills Required
- LL.B. and B.L. qualifications with a 2.1 or 2.2 grade
- 5–8 years of post-call legal experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a law firm or commercial environment
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
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The Company
What We Do
AEWA is a Nigerian leading consulting firm that provides specialized workforce solutions for companies across a variety of industries within West Africa, offering services including recruitment, outsourcing, global HR, and training.
