Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the following Graduate Job at Westfield Energy Resources Limited.
About Westfield Energy Resources Limited
Westfield Energy Resources Limited is a Nigerian-founded energy services firm, established in 2005, that offers end-to-end solutions across the upstream oil & gas, power and infrastructure sectors. Their services include engineering, procurement, construction, installation (EPCI), commissioning and maintenance for both on-shore and offshore projects, and they operate in key locations like Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri. They’ve worked with major operators such as Chevron Nigeria Limited, Shell Petroleum Development Company and ExxonMobil, and are known for a strong focus on safety, Nigerian content and delivery on schedule.
Summary
- Company: Westfield Energy Resources Limited
- Job Title: Legal Officer / Contracts & Corporate Affairs Officer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Title: Legal Officer / Contracts & Corporate Affairs Officer
Role Summary
- The Legal Officer / Contracts & Corporate Affairs Officer provides legal support across contract management, regulatory compliance, litigation, and corporate governance. Drafts and reviews agreements, ensures statutory filings, advises departments on legal risks, supports board processes, and maintains ISO and NDPR standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and interpret commercial contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, MOUs, joint venture agreements, subcontracting agreements, and service-level agreements.
- Prepare, review, and file documents with regulatory bodies such as CAC, NSITF, ITF, PENCOM, NIPEX, DPR/NUPRC and local authorities.
- Provide legal opinions to departments (Procurement, HR, Finance, Operations) to ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and company policies.
- Track contract lifecycle (approval, execution, renewals, termination notice), using contract register or ERP systems.
- Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, precedents, and provide briefs to Senior Legal Officers / Head of Department.
- Support litigation processes; preparing court documents, liaising with external counsel, and tracking court schedules.
- Ensure proper file management: contracts, legal correspondences, litigation files, company secretarial documents.
- Assist in board/management meetings; prepare minutes, resolutions, board packs, maintain statutory registers.
- Ensure compliance with company ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), NDPR (data privacy), and anti-bribery policy.
- Liaise with government agencies, clients, vendors, communities, and external solicitors on legal and contractual matters
See Also:
Required Qualifications & Experience for the following Graduate Job at Westfield Energy Resources Limited:
- LL.B. (Law) and B.L (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria).
- 3-6 years post-call to bar, experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, or litigation.
- Proficient in legal drafting, negotiation, and documentation with strong knowledge of Contract Law, Company Law, and Labour Law.
- Membership or certification with professional bodies such as ICSAN (Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators), CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators), and relevant compliance certifications is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Working knowledge of legal management tools, EFCC SCUML, and CAC filing platforms.
Remuneration & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 13th-month bonus, and other applicable company benefits.
- Performance-based bonuses and career advancement opportunities within Westfield structure
Deadline
20th November, 2025
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Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to jobs@westfieldenergy.com using the job title “Legal Officer / Contracts & Corporate Affairs” as the subject of the email.
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