Job Title: Legal Services Officer

Location: Accra Campus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 20 February 2026

Company Profile

West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) is an international company transporting natural gas across Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana in a safe, responsible, and reliable manner. WAPCo is committed to creating value for its diverse stakeholders, placing the highest priority on the health and safety of people, protection of assets, and safeguarding the environment. The company fosters a professional and collaborative environment that encourages expertise, integrity, and excellence.

Job Summary

The Legal Services Officer actively provides legal advisory and consulting services to in-house clients, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting strategic business objectives. The successful candidate combines technical expertise with sharp analytical skills to resolve complex legal and business challenges efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and consulting services to in-house clients on corporate, civil, and criminal matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and procurement documents

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on complex issues

• Support dispute resolution, litigation, and risk management activities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide timely and practical legal guidance

• Contribute to policy development and implementation of legal frameworks within the organization

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical and professional standards

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with minimum five (5) years post-graduate experience

• Professional Law Certificate with minimum three (3) years post-call experience

• Reasonable experience in civil and criminal legal practice

• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an advantage

• Strong technical legal skills and intellectual rigor to resolve complex issues

• Knowledge of procurement and contracting processes

• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and research skills

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

• Ability to focus on critical tasks that add value to the organization

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV