Babalakin & Co. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join its Energy & Extractive Industries Practice Group and provide legal and regulatory advisory services across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
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Responsibilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering financial targets and objectives for the practice area.
- Managing billings and collections to ensure the average time to bill does not create unnecessary WIP.
- Preparing legal opinions and research memoranda on oil & gas issues.
- Supporting business development initiatives, including preparing pitches and participating in industry events.
- Providing strategic legal advice and conducting risk assessments.
- Advising clients on oil and gas licensing regimes, PSCs, JVs, farm-in/farm-out agreements, and asset divestments under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and other applicable laws.
- Drafting and negotiating oil and gas commercial agreements, including crude handling agreements, gas sale and purchase agreements (GSPAs), gas transportation agreements (GTAs), and service contracts.
- Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members and contributing to internal knowledge development and training.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on legal documents prepared by team members.
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Requirements
The minimum education requirements are as follow:
- Minimum of 8 years post-call experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to Oil & Gas transactions and advisory
- LL.B from a recognized university (Minimum: Second Class Upper)
- Called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of Second Class Upper
- LL.M, MBA, or other relevant postgraduate qualification preferred
- Strong knowledge of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NOGICD Act, and related regulatory frameworks
- Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in gas commercialization, energy transition, or cross-border energy transactions will be an added advantage
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Additional (Optional) Qualifications:
Professional Development: Active involvement in professional development initiatives, including industry conferences, workshops, seminars, and networking events.
Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications in specialized areas of law, business management, project management, compliance, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
