About the Role
Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited is a premier provider of outsourcing, technical staffing, and consultancy services to the Nigerian oil and gas industry. We are currently looking for a dynamic and dedicated Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing complex legal dossiers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting company interests across commercial transactions.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake legal research and provide expert legal advisory services for Deepwater Asset, Strategy, and Business operations.
- Analyze and interpret national and international statutory texts, regulatory frameworks, and contractual documents.
- Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of E&P industry agreements, contracts, and routine to complex legal dossiers.
- Provide strategic legal support, risk analysis, and advisory opinions to internal departments, project teams, and management.
- Handle pre-litigation phases, manage arbitration and litigation matters, and liaise effectively with external legal counsel and regulatory agencies.
- Monitor Nigerian legislation, track pending bills in the National Assembly, and ensure strict corporate compliance with all applicable laws.
- First degree in Law (LLB) with a minimum of 2.1 or 2.2 classification.
- Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) with 5 to 8 years of post-call experience, including at least 3 years in a commercial law firm or corporate environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Master’s degree in Law (LLM) and proficiency in French will be significant added advantages.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the oil and gas sector.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.