Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Mindas Petroleum Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Officer to support the company’s legal and compliance functions.
- The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, vetting, and managing contracts and legal documents to ensure that the company’s interests are adequately protected.
- The role also involves providing legal advice on business transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters within the downstream oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review & Management:
- Review, draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and other legal documents.
- Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor contract expiration and renewal dates.
- Support various departments by reviewing commercial and operational agreements before execution.
Legal Advisory:
- Provide legal guidance on business operations, procurement activities, vendor engagements, and corporate transactions.
- Interpret laws, regulations, and contractual provisions affecting company operations.
- Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and industry regulations.
- Assist in ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, external counsel, and government authorities when required.
Risk Management:
- Conduct legal risk assessments on proposed business transactions.
- Identify and recommend solutions to legal and compliance issues.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures that reduce legal exposure.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Prepare legal correspondence, notices, and internal legal reports.
- Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
- Provide periodic reports on contract status, legal risks, and compliance matters.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Percentage of contracts reviewed within agreed turnaround time.
- Number of contract-related risks identified and mitigated.
- Compliance rate with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Accuracy and quality of legal documentation.
- Timeliness of legal advice provided to internal stakeholders.
- Reduction in contract disputes and legal exposure.
- Effectiveness of contract tracking and renewal management.
Skills and Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (LL.B) in Law.
- Must be called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) and possess a valid practicing license.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of post-call legal experience.
- Experience in contract drafting, review, and legal advisory services.
- Experience in the oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, or corporate sector will be an added advantage.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian contract law and commercial law.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and document management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Salary
N200,000 – N300,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
5th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@mindaspetroleum.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email
Or
Click here to apply online
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.