SpringRock Group is a privately held energy company with main focus in Oil and Gas and Power sectors of the energy domain. We straddle both aisles of the Oil and Gas industry as E&P Operator and Oilfield Service provider.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Group Legal Counsel (Female)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas, and International Operations
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal and commercial agreements (client contracts, procurement agreements, leases, licenses).
- Provide proactive legal advice and support to management on corporate strategy, risk management, and regulatory matters.
- Oversee compliance with Nigerian laws, international regulations (FCPA, EU Anti-Corruption Action, etc.), and corporate policies.
- Lead the establishment of new legal entities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage external counsel engagements, litigation strategy, and control legal costs.
- Supervise, train, and mentor the Legal Department team members.
- Conduct compliance reviews, internal audits, and legal training across the Group.
- Support HR with employment law and employee relations issues.
Qualifications
- Law Degree (LLB or equivalent) and professional legal qualification.
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Relevant certifications in compliance or specialized areas of law are a plus.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong background in corporate law, contracts, and international compliance
- Proven experience handling cross-border legal matters and setting up entities in multiple jurisdictions.
- Prior experience in the oil and gas industry is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of Nigerian labor laws and international labor legislation.
Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Gold@5Cee.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.