Senior Legal Officer

Tetra Maritime

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Legal & Compliance

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 14, 2026

About the Company

Tetra Maritime is a prominent global shipowner with a continuously expanding operational scope and network. This growth necessitates strategic and impactful communication to support its ambitions and maintain strong relationships.

The company is dedicated to building trust, fostering engagement, and ensuring clarity across its international team and with its external stakeholders. This commitment to clear communication is central to its operational success and strategic vision.

Job Description

Tetra Maritime, a leading global shipowner, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Legal Officer to join its expanding team. This pivotal role is designed to enhance strategic communication and amplify the company's voice both internally and externally, ensuring alignment with ambitious growth objectives.

You will play a crucial part in building trust, fostering engagement, and delivering clarity across our worldwide operations and among our external partners. This position is integral to supporting our diverse range of activities and relationships.

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Required Skills

Ship sale and purchaseAsset financeCorporate financeJoint venturesRegulatory workGovernment engagementDraftingInter-personal skillsProject management

Key Responsibilities

Manage and execute legal aspects of ship sale and purchase agreements.
Provide expert advice on asset and corporate finance transactions.
Oversee the legal structuring and execution of joint ventures and other corporate transactions.
Engage in regulatory work and liaise with government agencies.
Ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation across all operations.
Collaborate closely with commercial teams on fast-moving legal matters.
Develop and maintain strong inter-personal and project management skills.

Qualifications

Over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) at a leading corporate or law firm.
Experience in Nigeria (top-tier national or multinational) or international law firms.
Resident in Lagos.
Expertise in shipping law is preferred, or high-class experience in commodities, oil and gas, finance, or aviation.
Focus on non-contentious legal work.
Proficiency in asset sale and purchase.
Experience with bank facilities.
Knowledge of share issue, sale, and purchase.
Experience with joint ventures.