About the Role
WTS Energy is a leading manpower supply and consultancy firm to the global oil, gas, and energy industries, delivering top-tier talent to upstream, midstream, and downstream projects worldwide. We are currently recruiting a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal support for our client's core exploration and production operations in Lagos, Nigeria. Reporting directly to the General Manager, Legal, you will play a critical role in advising on complex transactions, overseeing regulatory compliance, and managing external legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic legal advice on transaction structuring, exploration, development, production, community relations, and land issues.
- Lead negotiations and advise on capital markets transactions, as well as debt and equity financing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate critical legal documents, including contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and memorandums.
- Coordinate the effective management of litigation and oversee external legal counsel.
- Monitor and ensure strict compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations.
- Perform additional legal duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Legal.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor degree, with a Master's degree in Law considered an advantage.
- Nigerian Law School certification and active membership in the Nigerian Bar Association.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional legal experience, with a strong focus on providing support to technical and operations teams within an E&P oil and gas company.
- Deep understanding of the Nigerian legal system alongside working knowledge of UK and US corporate law.
- Strong background in indigenous exploration and production, contract management, and dispute resolution.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and growing energy sector.
- Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive corporate work culture.
- Health and wellbeing support programs alongside generous paid time off.