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Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

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We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

About us

Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

Our subsidiaries

We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

Contracts & Commercial Executive

Overview

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Commercial Executive to provide legal, contractual, and commercial support across Still Earth Holdings. The successful candidate will protect the Group’s legal and commercial interests through effective contract management, risk assessment, commercial negotiations, and practical legal advice, while supporting project delivery, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Company: Still Earth Holdings
Department: Legal
Location: Lagos, Nigeria, with assignments across other locations.
Employment type: Full Time
Experience required: 6–8 years’ post-call experience
Job level: Mid-Senior Position

Closing date: 27 November 2026.

How to apply

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com with the subject line Contracts & Commercial Executive - [Your Name].

Specific Skills
  • 6–8 years’ post-call experience in legal practice, with strong expertise in commercial contracts, negotiations, and legal risk management.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, contract, and regulatory law.
  • Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, construction contracts, and project-related documentation.
  • Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, financial services, energy, or other commercially driven sectors will be an advantage.
  • Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Experience managing external legal counsel, contractual disputes, litigation documentation, and commercial claims.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across multiple business units.
  • Must be tech-savvy, confident using relevant digital tools and systems, and quick to learn new technology.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to anticipate issues, identify discrepancies and solve problems proactively.
Responsible For
  • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents to protect the Group’s interests.
  • Providing legal and commercial advice on business transactions, projects, procurement activities, and operational matters.
  • Identifying and mitigating contractual, legal, financial, and commercial risks across the Group.
  • Supporting commercial negotiations, tender reviews, project variations, claims, extensions of time, and payment disputes.
  • Maintaining contract registers, monitoring contractual obligations and renewal dates, and ensuring proper execution, filing, and document control.
  • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising management on their implications for the business.
  • Coordinating external solicitors, reviewing legal deliverables and invoices, and monitoring service quality and costs.
  • Supporting dispute resolution, litigation documentation, regulatory engagements, and the preparation of legal notices and settlement agreements.
  • Developing and improving contractual templates, internal policies, approval processes, and governance procedures.
  • Collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Projects, Operations, and other departments to strengthen compliance, control costs, and achieve favourable commercial outcomes.
Job Nature
Full Time
Experience Requirements
6–8 years post-call
Job Location
Lagos
Job Level
Mid-Senior Position

How to Apply

 

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com. Follow the subject-line format and any additional application requirements specified in the vacancy description above.

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