Legal Officer at Trucrete Solutions Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of construction-related contracts.
• Provide legal advisory support on project documentation, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local construction regulations, labour laws, HSE laws, and industry standards.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks across multiple projects and business operations.
• Liaise and coordinate with external solicitors on litigation, arbitration, claims, and other legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and deliver recommendations to management.
• Support the project teams on contractual interpretation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review internal policies and ensure compliance across the organization.
• Lead the resolution of disputes involving contractors, vendors, communities, or regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ post-call experience, with at least 5 years in the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Bachelor of Law (LL.B), B.L; additional certifications (ACIS, contract management, arbitration, etc.) are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, EPC, design-and-build contracts, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle high-volume, time-sensitive legal matters.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory processes.