{"id":5618,"date":"2026-08-19T12:22:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/manager-legal-compliance\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:22:42","slug":"manager-legal-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/abuja\/manager-legal-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager, Legal &#038; Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Manager, Legal & Compliance\", \"description\": \"GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION\\nThe Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters within the organization, ensuring that the company operates within applicable laws and industry standards. In a renewable energy company, this role is critical for managing\u00a0contracts, regulatory approvals, risk, and corporate governance, while supporting business growth and project execution.\\nThe role requires a blend of\u00a0legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and commercial awareness, particularly within the energy sector.\\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\\nLegal Advisory & Corporate Governance\\nProvide legal guidance to management on business decisions, contracts, and risk exposure\\nEnsure compliance with corporate governance standards and internal policies\\nAdvise on legal implications of strategic initiatives and transactions\\nManage board resolutions, legal filings, and statutory obligations\\nContract Management\\nDraft, review, and negotiate contracts including:\\nEPC Engineering, Procurement & Construction agreements\\nPower Purchase Agreements PPAs\\nVendor and supplier contracts\\nLease and partnership agreements\\nEnsure contracts are aligned with company objectives and risk appetite\\nMonitor contract performance and manage disputes where necessary\\nRegulatory Compliance\\nEnsure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards\\nLiaise with regulatory bodies e.g., energy regulators, environmental agencies\\nMonitor changes in legislation and advise management accordingly\\nSecure and maintain licenses, permits, and approvals required for operations\\nRisk Management\\nIdentify legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies\\nEstablish and maintain a compliance framework across the organization\\nConduct compliance audits and assessments\\nEnsure adherence to internal policies and procedures\\nDispute Resolution & Litigation\\nManage legal disputes, claims, and litigation involving the company\\nLiaise with external counsel and oversee legal proceedings\\nProvide advice on dispute avoidance and resolution strategies\\nPolicy Development & Implementation\\nDevelop, review, and update company policies e.g., compliance, ethics, anti-corruption\\nEnsure effective communication and enforcement of policies across the organization\\nPromote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct\\nTraining & Awareness\\nConduct training sessions on legal, compliance, and regulatory matters\\nBuild awareness among staff on policies, procedures, and legal obligations\\nSupport departments in understanding compliance requirements\\nCollaboration with Business Units\\nWork closely with business development, finance, HR, and technical teams\\nProvide legal support during project development and execution\\nEnsure legal considerations are integrated into business processes\\nEDUCATION & TRAINING\\nBachelor of Laws LL. B from a recognized institution\\nBarrister at Law BL and qualified to practice mandatory\\nMaster\u2019s degree LL.M or MBA is an added advantage\\nKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE\\nMinimum of\u00a08\u201312 years of legal experience, with at least\u00a03\u20135 years in a managerial role\\nExperience in the\u00a0energy, infrastructure, or project-based industry is highly preferred\\nStrong background in contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance\\nSKILLS & ABILITIES\\nLegal Expertise\\nStrong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract law\\nFamiliarity with renewable energy regulations and policies\\nAbility to interpret and apply legal frameworks effectively\\nCompliance & Risk Management\\nStrong understanding of compliance systems and frameworks\\nAbility to identify, assess, and mitigate risks\\nAttention to detail and high level of accuracy\\nNegotiation & Advisory Skills\\nExcellent contract negotiation and drafting skills\\nAbility to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice\\nCommunication & Stakeholder Management\\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\\nAbility to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively\\nAnalytical & Problem-Solving Skills\\nStrong analytical thinking and decision-making ability\\nAbility to handle complex legal and regulatory issues\\nPersonal Attributes\\nHigh integrity and ethical standards\\nProactive and detail-oriented\\nAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Protergia Energy Nigeria\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Abuja\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-17T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Protergia Energy Nigeria<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-17<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION<br \/>The Legal &#038; Compliance Manager will oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters within the organization, ensuring that the company operates within applicable laws and industry standards. In a renewable energy company, this role is critical for managing\u00a0contracts, regulatory approvals, risk, and corporate governance, while supporting business growth and project execution.<br \/>The role requires a blend of\u00a0legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and commercial awareness, particularly within the energy sector.<br \/>DUTIES &#038; RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>Legal Advisory &#038; Corporate Governance<br \/>Provide legal guidance to management on business decisions, contracts, and risk exposure<br \/>Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and internal policies<br \/>Advise on legal implications of strategic initiatives and transactions<br \/>Manage board resolutions, legal filings, and statutory obligations<br \/>Contract Management<br \/>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including:<br \/>EPC Engineering, Procurement &#038; Construction agreements<br \/>Power Purchase Agreements PPAs<br \/>Vendor and supplier contracts<br \/>Lease and partnership agreements<br \/>Ensure contracts are aligned with company objectives and risk appetite<br \/>Monitor contract performance and manage disputes where necessary<br \/>Regulatory Compliance<br \/>Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards<br \/>Liaise with regulatory bodies e.g., energy regulators, environmental agencies<br \/>Monitor changes in legislation and advise management accordingly<br \/>Secure and maintain licenses, permits, and approvals required for operations<br \/>Risk Management<br \/>Identify legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies<br \/>Establish and maintain a compliance framework across the organization<br \/>Conduct compliance audits and assessments<br \/>Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures<br \/>Dispute Resolution &#038; Litigation<br \/>Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation involving the company<br \/>Liaise with external counsel and oversee legal proceedings<br \/>Provide advice on dispute avoidance and resolution strategies<br \/>Policy Development &#038; Implementation<br \/>Develop, review, and update company policies e.g., compliance, ethics, anti-corruption<br \/>Ensure effective communication and enforcement of policies across the organization<br \/>Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct<br \/>Training &#038; Awareness<br \/>Conduct training sessions on legal, compliance, and regulatory matters<br \/>Build awareness among staff on policies, procedures, and legal obligations<br \/>Support departments in understanding compliance requirements<br \/>Collaboration with Business Units<br \/>Work closely with business development, finance, HR, and technical teams<br \/>Provide legal support during project development and execution<br \/>Ensure legal considerations are integrated into business processes<br \/>EDUCATION &#038; TRAINING<br \/>Bachelor of Laws LL. B from a recognized institution<br \/>Barrister at Law BL and qualified to practice mandatory<br \/>Master\u2019s degree LL.M or MBA is an added advantage<br \/>KNOWLEDGE &#038; EXPERIENCE<br \/>Minimum of\u00a08\u201312 years of legal experience, with at least\u00a03\u20135 years in a managerial role<br \/>Experience in the\u00a0energy, infrastructure, or project-based industry is highly preferred<br \/>Strong background in contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance<br \/>SKILLS &#038; ABILITIES<br \/>Legal Expertise<br \/>Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract law<br \/>Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and policies<br \/>Ability to interpret and apply legal frameworks effectively<br \/>Compliance &#038; Risk Management<br \/>Strong understanding of compliance systems and frameworks<br \/>Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks<br \/>Attention to detail and high level of accuracy<br \/>Negotiation &#038; Advisory Skills<br \/>Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills<br \/>Ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice<br \/>Communication &#038; Stakeholder Management<br \/>Strong written and verbal communication skills<br \/>Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively<br \/>Analytical &#038; Problem-Solving Skills<br \/>Strong analytical thinking and decision-making ability<br \/>Ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues<br \/>Personal Attributes<br \/>High integrity and ethical standards<br \/>Proactive and detail-oriented<br \/>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: temilade@protergiaenergy.com using the position as subject of email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:temilade@protergiaenergy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-09-17 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Protergia Energy Nigeria Location: Abuja Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-09-17 Job Description GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Legal &#038; Compliance Manager will oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters within the organization, ensuring that the company operates within applicable laws and industry standards. 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