Legal Officer

Mindas Petroleum Limited seeks a detail-oriented Legal Officer to support legal and compliance functions in the downstream oil and gas sector. You will review, draft, and manage contracts while providing legal advisory on business transactions and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, SLAs, and legal documents
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Provide legal guidance on business operations, procurement, and corporate transactions
• Monitor compliance with Nigerian laws and industry regulations
• Conduct legal risk assessments on proposed transactions
• Prepare legal correspondence, reports, and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain centralized contract repository and track renewal dates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (LL.B) in Law
• Called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) with valid practicing license
• 2–3 years post-call legal experience
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian contract and commercial law
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, or corporate sectors (preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail and confidentiality

Salary: N200,000 – N300,000 monthly

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@mindaspetroleum.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Application Closing Date: 5th August, 2026.