Corporate Counsel at Universal Human Resource Consult

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will support regulatory compliance efforts, contract development, legal due diligence, and risk management across the company’s projects and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as an in-house counsel and company secretary
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance with industry-specific laws and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and license applications with agencies like NERC, NEMSA, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NIPEX, CAC.
• Provide strategic legal advisory support across transactions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment-related matters.
• Lead wide risk assessments, legal audits, compliance reports, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project development, bid preparation, and client advisory services.
• Lead in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Education: LL.B degree from a reputable institution and BL from the Nigerian Law School with a minimum of a Second Class Upper (2.1). An LLM will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of post-NYSC and Call experience.
• Preferably, in a corporate or energy environment will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Nigerian regulatory frameworks for energy and natural resources.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: N700,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.
• Competitive compensation
• Pension, Health, and other benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities.