Project Legal Manager
Sterling Oil & Gas (Lagos, Nigeria)
Sterling Oil & Gas is looking for a senior legal leader to join us as Head Project Legal Manager . This is a strategic leadership role overseeing the legal framework for mega projects in Oil & Gas (Upstream & Downstream), Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Power Projects, Mining, and EPC.
Location : Lagos, Nigeria
Experience : 20-25 years
Reporting to : COO / CEO
Compensation : Attractive tax-free salary + Expat Benefits (Food, Accommodation, Transport & Health Cover)
About the Company
Sterling Oil & Gas is Nigerias 3rd largest oil producer , contributing 2% to the nations GDP . With a workforce of 26,000 nationals and 3,500 Indian expats , the Group operates across the full value chain of exploration, production, and energy infrastructure. We are committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and governance integrity.
What Youll Do
- Lead contract negotiation, legal structuring, and compliance for global EPC and energy projects.
- Manage EPC contracts, JV agreements, project financing, and international transactions.
- Handle regulatory compliance, arbitration, and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner with leadership to protect and enhance the companys legal and commercial position.
- Build and mentor a high-performing legal team.
What Were Looking For
LLB / LLM with 20-25 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Power, EPC, or Mining.Expertise in FIDIC contracts, international arbitration, cross-border transactions, and project financing.Proven experience managing large-scale project legal frameworks in emerging markets / Africa / Middle East.Strong leadership, stakeholder, and negotiation skills.Why Join Us?
Shape the legal strategy for multi-billion-dollar global projects.Work directly with the COO / CEO and Board.Attractive tax-free expat package with accommodation, food, transport & health cover.Exposure to multi-industry and cross-border projects in one of Africas leading energy hubs.(ref : iimjobs.com)