Legal Officer

Future Oilfield Services Limited offer an extensive array of both onshore and offshore production optimization. Well Completion Solutions support to the energy sector based on proven OEM products and proprietary technologies. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive legal professional with strong corporate and commercial law experience, particularly in contract management, regulatory compliance and legal advisory within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering or Construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and support negotiations of commercial agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MOUs and other legal documents. Identify contractual risks and provide legal guidance to protect the company's commercial interests. Review tender documents, RFQs, ITTs and RFPs for legal and compliance requirements. Manage contract documentation, renewals, obligations and statutory records. Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and industry regulations. Support corporate governance, statutory filings and company secretarial functions. Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Provide legal support on employment matters, intellectual property, insurance and general business operations.

Requirements

LL.B degree and Barrister-at-Law (B.L) qualification. Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar. Minimum of 3 years' post-call experience in corporate or commercial law. Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Good understanding of Nigerian corporate, commercial, labour and energy laws. Knowledge of Nigerian Oil & Gas legislation and local content regulations. Strong legal research, negotiation, analytical and communication skills. A valid NBA practising licence is required. Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering or Construction contracts will be an added advantage. Additional qualifications in Energy Law, Commercial Law, Arbitration or Compliance are desirable.