Senior Transactional Lawyer
Job Overview
Location
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Legal & Compliance
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
February 14, 2026
Job Description
AALP Law, a leading commercial law firm in Lagos, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Transactional Lawyer to join its dynamic team on Victoria Island. This full-time role offers an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional with over 5 years of post-call experience to engage in high-impact deals within Nigeria’s strategic energy and financial sectors.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable expertise in advising on complex energy and financial transactions, including project finance, capital raising, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. You will provide strategic legal advice to top-tier local and international clients, contributing significantly to the firm's reputation and growth.
Qualified candidates should send their CV and application to careers@aalp-law.com and reception@aalp-law.com. Please ensure your application clearly outlines your relevant experience and qualifications for this senior role.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on intricate corporate and commercial transactions within the oil & gas, power, and financial services sectors
- Structure, negotiate, and draft key transaction documents, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Joint Venture Agreements, Loan Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Investment Agreements, and Security Documents
- Conduct and lead comprehensive legal due diligence for M&A and project finance transactions
- Advise on compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations, including those enforced by DPR/NUPRC, NERC, CBN, SEC, and NAICOM
- Provide regulatory and advisory support on cross-border investments, corporate structuring, and repatriation of capital
- Interface effectively with regulators, clients, financiers, and counterparties throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Supervise junior associates and actively contribute to knowledge development within the firm
Qualifications
- Qualified to practice law in Nigeria; minimum 5 years post-call experience in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department
- Significant experience advising on energy transactions (oil & gas, renewables, or power) and/or financial transactions (project finance, capital markets, private equity)
- Strong command of Nigerian corporate law, project structuring, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to manage high-value transactions with limited supervision
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to tailor legal advice to business needs
- Desirable: Experience with cross-border financing, syndications, or export credit agency (ECA) transactions; Familiarity with industry-specific frameworks such as PIA, Electric Power Sector Reform Act, BOFIA, and Investment and Securities Act; A relevant post-graduate qualification (LL.M., MBA) is an advantage
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary and incentive structure at the high end comparatively
- Exposure to landmark transactions in Nigeria’s strategic sectors
- Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and high-performance work environment
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Posted Date
January 15, 2026
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