Legal Officer

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A leading downstream oil and gas company in Nigeria seeks a Junior Legal Officer with 3-5 years experience. Responsibilities include internal advisory, dispute resolution, and supporting corporate activities.

• Full-time position in Lagos
• Requires BA/BSc/HND and 3-5 years experience
• Junior level role in legal and regulatory field

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Legal Officer at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Legal Officer at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited. This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/legal-officer-northwest-petroleum-amp-gas-company-limited-1?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Legal Officer at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited View Jobs in Oil and Gas / View Jobs at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited Posted: Jul 22, 2026 Deadline: Not specified Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com Every big achievement starts with a vision. The vision behind Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited is about a team with passion and commitment, whose relentless efforts and dedicated service has led the Company to where it is today. Established as a small firm in 1998, the Company has earned a reputable name in the Oil and Gas industry of Nigeria... Read more about this company Legal Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 5 years Location Lagos Job Field Legal and Regulatory Job Summary We are a leading Downstream Oil & Gas Company in Nigeria. As part of our expansion and development programmes, we are seeking to hire a diligent, detail-oriented, experienced, and self-driven individual to fill the position of a Junior Legal Officer. Key Responsibilities Support the provision of internal advisory services on matters relating to the company’s operations. Assist with dispute resolution processes and negotiations under Support corporate activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist in preparing and maintaining company-wide compliance check-lists. Provide support in corporate, litigation and regulatory matters, including filing and regularization of annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attending court proceedings, conducting legal searches, and monitoring title perfection processes at relevant land registries. Liaise with external counsel to follow up on pending litigations matters. Assist with contract lifecycle management, including drafting, vetting and negotiating Maintain proper filing and documentation of executed contracts and other corporate records. Perform other duties as may be assigned in line with operational requirements. Qualification / Experience / Key Competencies A minimum of B, BL degrees, with at least a Second Class (Upper Division). 3–5 years post-call experience, including 3 years in a law firm. Oil & gas industry experience of 2 years or more is an advantage. Excellent Business Writing and drafting Skills Experience engaging with relevant government, maritime, local content agencies, Excellent relationship management and communication abilities for interaction with internal/external parties. Proactive, with a high sense of confidentiality and professionalism. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Apply Here - Link Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Legal and Regulatory jobs like this on Telegram. Subscribe on Telegram Send your application Your Name Your Email Your Phone Number Your Current Location Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Subject of your Application Your cover letter Attach your CV/Doc View All Vacancies at Northwest Petroleum & Gas ... 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