Legal Associate

Job Overview

• The Legal Associate manages Stratos Trading Limited's day-to-day legal function, providing legal advice, managing contracts and disputes, mitigating legal risks, and supporting corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• As the sole in-house legal professional, the role requires sound legal judgment, commercial awareness, independent execution, and coordination of external counsel on complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, vendor, chartering, crewing, procurement and project agreements.
• Assess contractual risks, advise on liability, indemnity, payment and termination provisions, and protect the company's commercial interests.
• Maintain contract records and monitor obligations, renewals and approvals.

Corporate Administration & Governance

• Maintain corporate records, resolutions, powers of attorney and statutory documents.
• Coordinate CAC filings, statutory deadlines and corporate changes with relevant authorities, company secretaries and external advisers.

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk

• Monitor applicable laws and regulatory requirements affecting petroleum trading, marine operations, depot activities and terminal development.
• Coordinate permits, licenses, inspections and regulatory correspondence.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Disputes & Legal Advisory

• Manage contractual disputes, debt recovery, commercial claims and settlement negotiations.
• Coordinate external counsel on litigation, arbitration and mediation.
• Advise management on legal liabilities arising from operational incidents, marine activities, contractor disputes and project execution.

Legal Controls & External Counsel Management

• Coordinate external legal advisers and monitor service delivery and expenditure.
• Develop standard contracts, legal approval processes, and documentation controls.
• Ensure appropriate contractual protection of confidential information, intellectual property, and company interests.

Skills & Competencies

• Commercial & Contract Law: Ability to analyze, draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and financial exposure.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Ability to interpret relevant legislation, regulations, and legal precedents and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Regulatory & Corporate Compliance: Working knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, and regulatory requirements and the ability to track applicable obligations.
• Dispute & Claims Management: Ability to assess disputes, prepare legal correspondence, maintain case records, and coordinate external legal representation.
• Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Strong written communication, legal documentation, and negotiation skills.
• Legal Operations Management: Ability to manage a standalone legal workload, maintain reliable tracking systems, and deliver work within critical deadlines.

Why work with us?

• Deliver Value. Make Real Impact: You'll be empowered to contribute meaningfully, take ownership, and drive excellence in a high-stakes environment where results are visible and measurable.
• Own Your Work: Step up, take charge, and see your decisions translate into real operational outcomes. We trust our people to lead from wherever they are.
• Solid Team, No Drama: Work alongside professionals who know their craft, support each other, and stay focused on getting the job done right.
• Real Operations. Real Action: No sidelines here—whatever team you're on, you're in the thick of bunkering operations, making decisions that truly count.

Other Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Annual Leave
• Performance Bonus
• Leave Allowance
• 13th Month Salary.