Legal Manager - Corporate Commercial at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate EPCC contracts and commercial agreements (JV, technology licensing, financing, offtake, procurement, services, etc.).
• Provide legal advisory on transaction structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Support contract implementation, governance, and risk management processes.
• Handle negotiations with partners, vendors, customers, and regulators.
• Support mediation and arbitration proceedings when required.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Present legal matters clearly to business executives in practical terms.
• Knowledge of FIDIC is necessary.

Qualifications

• LL.B. Degree from a reputable Nigerian or international university.
• Qualified member of a Bar (Nigeria, UK, USA, etc.).
• Postgraduate qualification in Oil & Gas, Commercial Law, or Contract Law is an advantage.
• Exposure to international law firms and UK/US commercial law is desirable.

Key Requirements:

• 8–12 years’ experience as a Contracts & Procurement / Commercial Lawyer, preferably in large EPCC projects ($100M+).
• Experience in international contracts and import of capital goods/materials.
• Preferably with Oil & Gas (Downstream), Petrochemicals, Fertilisers, LNG project exposure.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, risk management, regulatory compliance, and contract governance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage claims, change orders, liquidated damages, warranties, guarantees, financing, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Business-oriented approach with focus on risk mitigation and litigation avoidance.