About the Role
Benmaris Limited, a premier wholly-owned Nigerian company with extensive expertise in facilities management, construction, engineering, and project management since 2007, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal & Government Relations Manager. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard our corporate interests, manage complex regulatory landscapes, and drive critical commercial negotiations for our expanding portfolio of projects across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain the legal and regulatory obligations register and permit tracker for the facility's actual configuration and project stage.
- Prepare and review regulatory applications and correspondence while coordinating effectively with federal, state, and local authorities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate EPC installation, procurement, logistics, gas supply, offtake, land, and service agreements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on change orders, delay events, cargo damage, non-performance, and dispute resolution while managing external counsel.
- Support comprehensive due diligence on land rights, access, and wayleaves, and review community Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments.
- Maintain corporate governance records, delegated authority, signature matrices, and compliance calendars.
- Identify critical approvals and legal conditions required prior to commissioning, gas introduction, and commercial deliveries.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and valid call to the Nigerian Bar.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal practice experience, gained either in-house or within a reputable law firm specializing in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, or construction.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex EPC, supply, offtake, and gas-related commercial agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian gas, environmental, land, and corporate regulatory requirements.
- Proven track record of successfully engaging government agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Sound professional judgment, high discretion, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal risk management.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a well-established Nigerian engineering and project management firm.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and professional work environment tackling high-impact national projects.