Legal and Compliance Officer 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

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance with industry-specific laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and license applications with agencies like NERC, NEMSA, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NIPEX, CAC etc.
• Support internal legal advisory work across transactions, corporate governance, and employment matters.
• Contribute to risk assessments, legal audits, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project development, bid preparation, and client advisory services.
• Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Education: LL.B Degree from a recognized institution and BL from the Nigerian Law School.
• An LLM will be an added advantage
• Please note a Minimum of second class upper (2.1)is required for this role.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of post- NYSC experience, preferably in a corporate or energy legal environment.

Skills:

• Understanding of Nigerian regulatory frameworks for energy and natural resources.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and deliver within tight timelines.
• 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
• Demonstrated research skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Pension, Health, and otherbenefits
• Professional development and training opportunities.