Senior Legal Counsel Edo

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Benin Asaba Expressway Concession Company is actively recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel position in Edo. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Legal / Legal sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: LLB or equivalent • Industry Focus: Legal / Legal • Location Preference: in Edo

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Senior Legal Counsel position is an important role within Nigeria's Legal / Legal sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS Your extensive experience in Legal / Legal qualifies you for leadership positions in Nigeria's business landscape. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Senior Legal Counsel position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with LLB • Specific achievements in the Legal / Legal field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Legal / Legal sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Benin Asaba Expressway is the holding company for the Concession Project awarded to APP (Africa Plus Partners), Benin Asaba Expressway is the holding company for the Concession Project awarded to African Plus Partners by the Federal Government of Nigeria to construct, maintain, and manage the Benin Asaba Expressway. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Edo Responsibilities

Provide proactive legal advice and guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues affecting the business. Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts including concession agreements, project finance documentation, construction contracts, service-level agreements, joint venture agreements, and procurement contracts. Support project development, financing, and implementation from a legal perspective, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks. Establish and implement appropriate legal policies for processes across the business Provide corporate governance and company secretarial support to the Boards of Directors across the business Monitor and interpret relevant legislation, regulations, and case law, advising the business on implications. Deploy legal protocols and toolkits as necessary to ensure practices are effective and compliant with regulations Liaise with auditors, external lawyers, tax advisers, bankers, investors, shareholders and other relevant stakeholders Manage highly contentious litigation and dispute resolution, including overseeing external counsel, developing case strategies, and ensuring timely and cost-effective resolution of disputes. Foster constructive community and stakeholder relations by promoting open communication, addressing grievances promptly, and ensuring that the Company’s activities build trust, goodwill, and mitigate risks arising from stakeholder engagement. Generally, provide all necessary legal support across the business. Review all relevant laws and regulations applicable to the business. Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures Ensure that all regulatory permissions remain current and appropriate for business needs, and carry out required reporting Continual compliance risk assessment of business practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols. Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations Keep abreast of global regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly Partner with colleagues in each of the Business Units’ key stakeholders to develop and implement compliance standards, processes, programs, and best practices.

20th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.