LEGAL / COMPANY SECRETARY

Lagos | on site | Deadline: 5th June, 2026

Ingentia Energies Limited

About the job

The Legal / Company Secretary role at Ingentia Energies Limited is responsible for overseeing the company’s legal, corporate governance, and compliance functions. The successful candidate will provide legal advisory support on contracts, transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters while ensuring the organization operates within applicable laws and industry regulations. The role also involves coordinating board and shareholders’ meetings, managing legal risks, supporting strategic business decisions, and maintaining statutory and corporate records.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and implement legal strategies to minimize operational disruptions, legal exposure, and business risks.
  • Prepare, manage, and monitor legal budgets, including reporting on budget performance and variances.
  • Provide legal advisory services on business transactions, financing arrangements, debt recovery, contracts, and dispute resolution matters.
  • Serve as principal legal advisor to management by identifying legal risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate the drafting, review, vetting, and execution of contracts, agreements, policies, and legal documents in compliance with statutory and company requirements.
  • Review contracts and internal policies to identify legal, commercial, and operational risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Develop litigation avoidance strategies and oversee dispute resolution processes, including out-of-court settlements and litigation management.
  • Manage and supervise the company’s legal function, including resource planning, team performance, and quality control of legal services.
  • Liaise with regulators, government agencies, auditors, external solicitors, and other stakeholders on legal, corporate, and compliance matters.
  • Support management during contractual negotiations, business expansion initiatives, and strategic transactions to mitigate legal and operational risks.
  • Organize and coordinate Board, committee, and shareholders’ meetings, including preparation of agendas, board packs, notices, and meeting minutes.
  • Provide company secretarial and governance support, maintain statutory records, and monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting company operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a first degree in Law.
  • BL from Law School.
  • A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Relevant professional certifications in the industry, such as membership of the Nigerian Bar Association, are an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 10 years LLB cognate experience in litigation, financing, commercial law, and oil and gas practice.