Lead Counsel, Lands & Claims

The Person

• This role provides strategic leadership in the governance, acquisition, protection, and administration of NLNG’s land assets, while ensuring sustainable resolution of compensation, resettlement, and land‑related claims.
• It is a critical role that supports NLNG’s growth, operational continuity, and relationship with host communities and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance and accountability in the strategic management of NLNG’s land portfolio
• Lead negotiations for land acquisition, leases, and rights of way for major corporate and expansion projects
• Ensure accurate documentation, custody, and management of land titles, master plans, and corporate land registers
• Coordinate legal due diligence, registry searches, and perfection of title for all company land assets
• Lead legal support for compensation, resettlement, and community‑related land claims, ensuring timely resolution.
• Engage regulators, host communities, and stakeholders to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance
• Manage interfaces with external solicitors, surveyors, valuers, and other service providers

Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and B.L qualification
• 12 years post‑call to bar experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Experience in a reputable organisation, preferably within Oil & Gas or large infrastructure environments
• Proven expertise in land acquisition, compensation frameworks, stakeholder engagement, courtroom practice, and legal risk management

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and strong commercial judgment
• Negotiation and dispute resolution capability
• Stakeholder and community engagement expertise
• Leadership, people management, and influence at senior levels
• Risk management, governance, and digital awareness

Benefits
At NLNG, we offer an innovative work environment, strong ethical standards, and career experiences that enable our people to thrive and make meaningful impact.

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Mandatory Documents

• Attachment of the underlisted certificates (copies) is Mandatory:
  • LL. B and B.L Certificates
  • Call to Bar Certificate
  • NYSC or Exemption Certificate
  • Evidence of change of name (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
• Applications without the mandatory attachments will not be considered.

Application Instructions
All interested candidates should apply only via the NLNG job portal:

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Note

• Only applications completed via the NLNG job portal are valid.
• Opportunity to work in a world‑class corporate healthcare environment.
• Contribute directly to the wellbeing and productivity of a diverse workforce.
• Competitive work structure and exposure to international healthcare standards.
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous professional development.

Important Notice

• NLNG does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment
• NLNG does not use agents for recruitment
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
• A 'reasonable adjustment' is a change that needs to be made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a job applicant's disability when applying for a job. Shortlisted candidates who require reasonable adjustments at different stages will have the opportunity to request for relevant consideration.
• Any false information provided during or after the application process, where and when discovered, will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s) or nullification of employment.

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