Company: Nepal Energy
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-09-01
Job Description
Role Description
Provide legal leadership, regulatory oversight, and commercial protection across our oil & gas operations.
This role goes beyond routine legal advisory. It sits at the intersection of business strategy, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, trade operations, and corporate governance — ensuring the business remains legally protected while enabling operational growth across Trade, Retail, Marine, LPG, Aviation, Depot Operations, and other strategic business lines.
What You Will Do
Lead legal advisory and risk management across downstream, midstream, and upstream-related business operations
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including supply, marine, logistics, EPC, vendor, and partnership contracts
Provide legal support for trade transactions, importation activities, LC documentation, and product supply arrangements
Ensure compliance with oil & gas regulatory requirements, statutory obligations, licenses, and permits
Manage relationships and engagements with regulators, government agencies, and external legal stakeholders
Support retail expansion, depot operations, infrastructure projects, and strategic commercial initiatives from a legal perspective
Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, debt recovery, and external counsel management
Drive corporate governance, board documentation, and internal legal compliance processes
Identify legal and commercial risks across operations and implement mitigating controls
Provide legal guidance to management on operational, commercial, and strategic business decisions
What We Are Looking For
10 – 12 years’ experience in corporate/commercial legal practice within oil & gas, energy, maritime, trade, or structured business environments
Strong experience in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
Deep understanding of downstream operations, trade transactions, importation, depot operations, marine/shipping, and retail business structures
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and advisory capabilities
How to Apply
Send CVs to careers@nepalgroupng.com Subject: Team Lead, Legal Services.
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Source: MyJobMag