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Legal Counsel at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026| Job RecruitmentJob Recruitment| 0 Comment| 6:39 am
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Company Overview 

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) is a fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas services company established in 1996 that provides specialised technical support across the energy sector.

Its mission is to deliver Technical Inspection, Expediting, Quality Assurance & Control, Training, Procurement, and Outsourcing of Technical Personnel services that fully conform to statutory, regulatory, and client requirements—deploying highly qualified professionals while continuously improving its quality management systems—to consistently meet and exceed the expectations of major operators such as NNPC, ExxonMobil, Total, Chevron, and others.

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Lagos

Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly

 

Main Functions and Responsibilities

  • Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and guidance to management and business units on corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensure the organisation complies with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Litigation Management: Coordinate litigation, dispute resolution, and engagement with external solicitors and legal representatives.
  • Corporate Governance: Support the implementation of sound corporate governance practices and advise on directors’ and management’s legal obligations.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate measures to minimise exposure to litigation, financial losses, and regulatory penalties.
  • Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
  • Legal Research: Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, reports, and recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Claims and Dispute Resolution: Handle legal claims, contractual disputes, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Document Management: Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date legal records, contracts, case files, and corporate documentation.
  • Policy Development: Review and assist in developing internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance.
  • External Counsel Coordination: Manage relationships with external law firms and monitor the quality, timelines, and cost of legal services.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognised university.
  • Call to the Nigerian Bar and possession of a valid qualifying certificate to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • A Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5–8 years of relevant post-call legal experience, preferably in a corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environment. The experience requirement can be adjusted to the organisation’s needs.
  • Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, corporate law, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance requirements.
  • Experience in the oil and gas, energy, engineering, or other regulated industries is an advantage, particularly for an energy-sector organisation.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2026.

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