WTS Energy is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in staffing, recruitment, manpower supply, project management, operations & maintenance, and training for the energy, infrastructure, and marine industries. Founded in 2000 by Jan Willem Scholten (initially as the job board Worldwideworker.com), WTS Energy has grown into a trusted partner supporting oil & gas, renewables (solar, wind, bioenergy), nuclear, and related sectors. It operates in over 50 countries with more than 20 offices (headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands) and supports thousands of contractors/consultants worldwide.
WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position bellow:
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Our Client is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to our core oil and gas exploration and production operations in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Reporting to the General Manager, Legal, you will advise on transactions, ensure compliance, and manage litigation and external counsel.
- This role requires deep expertise in Nigerian, UK, and US corporate law and a strong background in the oil and gas sector.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice on transaction structuring and oil and gas exploration and production operations, including exploration, development, production, community, land, and pilotage issues.
- Advise on capital markets transactions, debt and equity financing, and lead negotiations.
- Draft and review legal documents such as letters, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and memorandums.
- Coordinate the smooth and efficient management of litigation and external legal counsel.
- Monitor and manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Perform all other duties necessary and reasonably attached to this position and as assigned by the General Manager, Legal.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a Juris Doctor degree.
- Nigerian Law School certification and membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- At least 10 years’ experience providing legal support to technical and operations teams in a producing oil & gas exploration & production company.
- Strong experience in the oil and gas sector and working within the Nigerian legal system.
- Excellent knowledge of corporate law in Nigeria, UK, and US.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Strong contracts management and administrative skills.
- Competent in MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Law.
- 2 years’ prior experience in a law firm.
- Indigenous exploration and production experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing oil and gas company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Generous paid time off.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
