Job Description

Head of Legal
Location: Nigeria (52/21 rotation)

A leading organisation in the oil & gas logistics sector is seeking a Head of Legal to lead its in-country legal function and support executive leadership on critical legal and risk matters.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee all legal activities across a complex, high-value operation. As Head of Legal, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, driving legal strategy while remaining closely involved in litigation, debt recovery, and day-to-day legal execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the in-house legal function, ensuring efficient handling of all legal matters across the business

• Oversee and actively manage ongoing litigations and disputes, ensuring timely progress, resolution, and reporting

• Take ownership of debt recovery processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to secure outcomes

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Managing Director, supporting decision-making across risk, contracts, and corporate governance

• Ensure full compliance with local and international regulations, maintaining strong legal and ethical standards

• Prepare and deliver regular legal reporting to senior leadership, including monthly updates on key cases and risks

• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring effective support when required

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), with additional qualifications such as LLM or Bar certification considered advantageous

• You bring 8–10 years’ experience in corporate legal practice, ideally within oil & gas, logistics, or a similarly regulated sector

• You have proven experience in litigation management, debt recovery, and contract negotiation

• You are a confident legal leader, able to manage teams while remaining hands-on in complex casework

• You communicate clearly and effectively, with strong reporting and analytical capabilities

• You are comfortable working in a demanding operational environment, balancing strategic input with execution

Why Join?

• A senior leadership opportunity to head the legal function within a major oil & gas logistics operation

• Direct exposure to executive leadership, with a key role in supporting the Managing Director on legal strategy

• A competitive compensation package, including accommodation, transportation, flights, and comprehensive insurance

• A structured 52/21 rotation, offering balance between on-site leadership and time off

• The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact legal matters in a critical industry

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