Operations Manager
Tetra Maritime
Lagos
Nigeria
July 3, 2026
Full-timeJuly 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
We have been instructed by a prestigious, top-tier law firm in Lagos to identify a dynamic and accomplished Senior Oil & Gas Transactions Lawyer to build and lead their new Energy and Extractive Industries Practice Group.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice Leadership: Establish, structure, and grow a dedicated Energy & Extractive Industries group from the ground up. Business Development: Leverage deep industry connections and a proven track record to attract new, high-value clients and drive revenue growth. Transactional Expertise: Deliver high-impact legal advice on complex matters, including project finance, joint ventures, acquisitions/divestments, and production sharing contracts. Regulatory Command: Provide strategic counsel on compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), local content requirements (NCDMB), and dealings with regulatory bodies like NUPRC. Team Development: Mentor, coach, and guide junior associates to build a high-performance team.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of PQE in transactional energy law, with significant experience in a top-tier law firm or leading in-house role in the oil & gas sector. Qualifications: Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (Nigerian Bar). Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Nigerian energy landscape, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Skills: Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with a focus on commercial pragmatism. Profile: An entrepreneurial mindset with an established reputation in the Nigerian energy sector.
Educational Background:
Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (Nigerian Bar).
Experience:
Minimum of 10+ years of PQE in transactional energy law.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
This is a rare opportunity for a forward-thinking lawyer to shape a major practice group, influence the strategic direction of a leading Lagos law firm, and leave a lasting professional legacy.
We have been instructed by a prestigious, top-tier law firm in Lagos to identify a dynamic and accomplished Senior Oil & Gas Transactions Lawyer to build and lead their new Energy and Extractive Industries Practice Group.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice Leadership: Establish, structure, and grow a dedicated Energy & Extractive Industries group from the ground up. Business Development: Leverage deep industry connections and a proven track record to attract new, high-value clients and drive revenue growth. Transactional Expertise: Deliver high-impact legal advice on complex matters, including project finance, joint ventures, acquisitions/divestments, and production sharing contracts. Regulatory Command: Provide strategic counsel on compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), local content requirements (NCDMB), and dealings with regulatory bodies like NUPRC. Team Development: Mentor, coach, and guide junior associates to build a high-performance team.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of PQE in transactional energy law, with significant experience in a top-tier law firm or leading in-house role in the oil & gas sector. Qualifications: Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (Nigerian Bar). Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Nigerian energy landscape, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Skills: Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with a focus on commercial pragmatism. Profile: An entrepreneurial mindset with an established reputation in the Nigerian energy sector.
Educational Background:
Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (Nigerian Bar).
Experience:
Minimum of 10+ years of PQE in transactional energy law.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
This is a rare opportunity for a forward-thinking lawyer to shape a major practice group, influence the strategic direction of a leading Lagos law firm, and leave a lasting professional legacy.
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