Lead Counsel, Lands & Claims at NLNG

About the Company

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a globally competitive energy company committed to improving lives sustainably through the responsible development of Nigeria’s natural gas resources. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, integrity, excellence, and professional growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic legal professional to join our team as Lead Counsel, Lands & Claims. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the governance, acquisition, protection, and administration of the Company’s land assets while ensuring the effective resolution of compensation, resettlement, and land-related claims.

This role plays a critical part in supporting business growth, operational continuity, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management and governance of the Company’s land portfolio.
• Drive negotiations relating to land acquisition, leases, easements, and rights of way for corporate and expansion projects.
• Oversee the documentation, custody, and maintenance of land titles, master plans, and land registers.
• Coordinate legal due diligence activities, title verification, registry searches, and title perfection processes.
• Provide legal leadership on compensation, resettlement, and community-related land claims to ensure timely and sustainable resolution.
• Engage government agencies, regulators, host communities, and other stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external solicitors, surveyors, valuers, and other professional service providers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks associated with land ownership and usage.

Requirements

• Education & Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L)
• Call to Bar Certificate

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years post-call experience.
• At least 3 years in a similar leadership role.
• Experience within the Oil & Gas sector, energy industry, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in land acquisition, compensation frameworks, dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, courtroom practice, and legal risk management.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking

• Commercial and Business Acumen
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
• Stakeholder & Community Relations

Management

• Leadership and People Management
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
• Strong Communication and Influencing Skills
• Digital Awareness and Process Improvement
  Required Documents

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• LL.B Certificate
• B.L Certificate
• Call to Bar Certificate
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Evidence of Change of Name (where applicable)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a leading global energy company.
• Exposure to complex, high-value legal and commercial matters.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified Candidates should

Click on this link to apply