Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is recruiting for a Legal Officer.
NESCO wishes to employ a fully qualified, highly driven and well experienced Legal Officer to join its team in Bukuru, Plateau State in a bid to ensure increased and maintained efficiency in achieving its mandate.
Legal Practitioner with at least four years of post call experience, who is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and passionate about the power sector and would like to establish a meaningful career in the electricity supply industry.
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Quick Summary of Supervisor, Security at NESCO Limited
| Company | NESCO Limited |
| Category | Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Title | Legal Officer |
| Location | Bukuru, Jos South, Plateau |
| Experience level | 6 years |
| Application End Date: | 12th June, 2026. |
About Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited]
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LIMITED [NESCO (NIGERIA) LIMITED] is a pioneering electric utility business which has been providing economic and highly reliable electricity supply in Nigeria since 1929 . Its core activity is to create, distribute, provide and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjoining States Incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria .
NESCO in its drive to achieve increased and maintained efficiency in achieving its mandate is seeking to employ a fully trained, highly motivated and well experienced Supervisor, Security to join its team in Bukuru, Plateau State
About the Role
The Legal Officer will provide legal counsel and support to NESCO, ensuring effective management of legal and contractual matters to minimise litigation risks and maintain strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Legal Officer shall be responsible for the following :
- Legal Advisory: Provide sound and efficient legal advice to NESCO
- Documentation: Coordinate the preparation of contracts, deeds, leases, briefs, and other legal documentation in compliance with legal requirements
- Contract Review: Assess legal implications of all contracts or any other documentation to which NESCO has committed itself and report to Management
- Compliance: Provide advice and recommendations that ensure company operations, procedures, and policies are within relevant statutes and legislation in Nigeria
- Risk Management: Recommend effective strategies for the management of legal issues and risks, taking into account legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational factors
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with relevant department heads to ensure that appropriate courses of action have been taken to mitigate identified legal risks
- External Counsel Management: Engage external counsel and manage external relationships and costs to ensure NESCO is adequately protected from liability
- Litigation Database: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of all disputes and litigation agreements
- Regulatory Monitoring: Conduct regular environmental scans to keep abreast of the latest case law and statutes/amendments specific to the Power Sector
- Court Representation: Assist to follow up and provide updates on court matters and attend court hearings for and on behalf of NESCO
- Contract Approval: Assist in the entire review and approval processes for all contracts in accordance with the process and the limits of authority policies
- Policy Monitoring: Monitor developments with respect to changes in government policies on Power Generation, power sale, rules & regulations of related policies and advise on implications
- Department Administration: Assist in organization and administration of the legal department
- Reporting: Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO
- Additional Duties: Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO
Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates who combine formal legal education, professional credentials, and relevant experience.
Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications :
| Requirement | Details |
| Education | First Degree in Law (LL.B, B.L) |
| Advanced Degree | LL.M (Master of Law) is an advantage |
| Professional Certification | Membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is required |
| Experience | Minimum of four (4) years post-call-to-bar experience as a Legal Practitioner |
Attributes and Competencies
The ideal candidate must demonstrate :
| Competency | Description |
| Sector Knowledge | Knowledge of the legal aspects of the power sector and related sectors like Oil and Gas, and regulations governing the sector, particularly tariff regulations |
| Contract Expertise | Knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation, and administration |
| Business Acumen | Knowledge of NESCO’s business and industry |
| Independent Judgment | Ability to provide independent advice to senior-level management on highly technical matters |
| Litigation Management | Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters |
| Regulatory Interpretation | Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations |
| Writing Skills | Good business writing and documentation/drafting skills |
| Attention to Detail | Keen attention to detail |
| Negotiation | Good negotiation skills and influencing skills |
| Ethics | High ethical standards and integrity |
How to Apply
This is a full-time role based in Bukuru, Jos South, Plateau State.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications under a confidential cover letter by courier, in person, or via email, enclosing the following :
- Copies of Certificates (Academic & Professional)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) traceable referees
Option 1: Physical Submission (Courier or In-Person)
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10 Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15, Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria
Option 2: Electronic Submission (Email)
Send electronic copies in a single PDF document named: [Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application
Email Address: info@nesconigeria.com
Subject Line: Use the Job Title as the subject of the email .
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews
Why Join NESCO Limited?
NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is an electric utility company with a long history that began in 1929. Its principal activities are to generate, distribute, provide and retail electric electricity in Plateau State and adjoining States The Corporation is devoted to providing economic and dependable electric utility service while developing a revitalised, energetic and competitive electric utility firm.
As a Legal Officer at NESCO you will be able to:
Work at the nexus of law, regulation and the dynamic Nigerian energy industry
Gain experience in commercial contract negotiation and litigation management
Help shape the legal and regulatory environment of a historic utility corporation.
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