Legal Officer at IGPES Group

IGPES Group is the leading service provider in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals and Power sectors in Nigeria. We provide a comprehensive maintenance service portfolio across most industry sectors. Our services can be provided on a standalone basis as well as in a totally integrated fashion. On-site, we perform world-class maintenance services, helping to minimize risks and lower overall maintenance costs without compromising on safety by making use of multi-skilled craft personnel.

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for overseeing the company’s legal affairs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing legal support across various departments.
• The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, business policies, and risk management.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and industry regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and suggest necessary modifications.
• Maintain a repository of all legal documents and ensure timely renewals.
• Manage and coordinate company litigation matters.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on disputes, court cases, and regulatory proceedings.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings when required.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, including company registrations and filings.
• Handle intellectual property matters, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Assist in drafting company policies and internal legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide legal support.
• Engage with external regulatory bodies, legal firms, and government agencies when required.
• Conduct legal awareness training for employees on compliance matters.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); Call to Bar (B.L) is required.
• A master’s degree or additional certifications (e.g., Company Secretarial Practice, Arbitration) is an
• added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial environment.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and labor laws.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Familiarity with company secretarial duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.