Nigeria’s energy sector is one of the most complex, most regulated, and most consequential industries in the country. Every transaction, every agreement, and every regulatory obligation in this space carries real legal weight — and the organisations that navigate that complexity with precision are the ones that deliver on their promises to customers, investors, and the nation.
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), Nigeria’s largest power distribution network, is currently seeking a sharp, driven, and legally grounded professional to join its team as a Contracts Officer, based in Ikeja, Lagos. This is a full-time opportunity for a law graduate with at least two years of corporate legal experience who is ready to apply their expertise in one of Nigeria’s most strategically important utilities.
About Ikeja Electric
Ikeja Electric is not a newcomer to Nigeria’s power story — it is one of the central characters. Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and become the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electric powers the lives and businesses of over one million customers across its distribution network.
The company entered its current phase of growth and expansion on November 1st, 2013, following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to the NEDC/KEPCO Consortium under the Federal Government’s privatization programme. This transition marked not just a change in ownership, but a fundamental shift in vision, capability, and ambition.
The KEPCO partnership — with the Korean Electric Power Corporation, a global giant that generates approximately 84,000MW in capacity and maintains a record maximum downtime of just over three minutes annually — has positioned Ikeja Electric at the intersection of Nigerian energy ambition and world-class operational excellence. Through investments in new technology, infrastructure upgrades, and human capital development, the company continues to make good on its promise to serve Nigerians with a New Spirit, New Drive, and New Energy.
The Role: Why Legal Expertise Matters in Energy Distribution
In the power sector, contracts are not just legal documents — they are the architecture of the entire business. Every agreement with a service provider, every regulatory obligation, every commercial negotiation carries risk. And in an industry as heavily regulated as electricity distribution in Nigeria, the cost of getting legal matters wrong — whether through poor contract drafting, missed compliance requirements, or avoidable litigation — can be severe.
The Contracts Officer role at Ikeja Electric exists precisely to prevent those outcomes. The role provides efficient, professional, legal, contractual, and company secretarial support to the organisation, with a clear mandate to identify risks early, reduce liabilities, prevent litigation, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and minimize the company’s overall legal costs.
This is not a passive, administrative legal role. It is a proactive, commercially minded position that sits at the heart of how Ikeja Electric manages its legal and contractual obligations in a demanding regulatory environment.
Core Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Industry Compliance
The Contracts Officer provides legal advice and support to the company on relevant industry laws and regulations. Nigeria’s power sector is governed by a layered framework of legislation, regulatory guidelines, and NERC directives — and staying current with this evolving landscape is a core part of the role. The ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for internal teams is one of the most valuable contributions this position makes.
Contract Drafting and Review
A significant portion of the role involves drafting and reviewing contractual agreements across the business. Whether the contract relates to a service provider engagement, a commercial partnership, or an operational arrangement, the Contracts Officer ensures that the company’s interests are clearly articulated, adequately protected, and legally sound. Attention to detail, clarity of language, and an instinct for risk identification are essential competencies for this aspect of the work.
Transaction Support and Commercial Negotiation
The role involves assisting the legal team with transactions and commercial negotiations, and directly negotiating lower-risk transactions under appropriate supervision. This exposure to real commercial negotiations — even at a supervised level — is an important professional development pathway for a legal professional building their career in corporate and energy law.
Company Secretarial Functions
When required, the Contracts Officer undertakes basic company secretarial duties — supporting the governance and administrative functions that keep the organisation legally compliant and well-documented at a corporate level.
Legal and Industry Research
Conducting legal and industry research is a routine but important part of the role. Whether the research supports a specific transaction, informs a regulatory response, or contributes to internal policy development, the ability to quickly locate, synthesize, and apply relevant legal information is a key skill this position demands.
A background or working knowledge in gas and power transactions is listed as an added advantage — signalling that candidates with sector-specific legal exposure will stand out in the selection process.
Qualifications and Skills
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law and must have represented corporate bodies in civil and legal matters. A minimum of two years of legal experience in a reputable organisation is required, with a proven track record in legal counsel, contract negotiation, and contract drafting.
The competency profile for this role combines technical legal knowledge with broader professional skills. These include solid knowledge of contract law, basic understanding of power sector regulations, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and very strong verbal and written communication skills. The Contracts Officer must be capable of taking clear instructions and executing them with accuracy, discipline, and professionalism.
Beyond technical skills, Ikeja Electric values professionals who demonstrate customer-centricity, risk management awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, adaptability to change, and a genuine commitment to continuous organisational learning.
Apply Before 13th July, 2026
This is a well-defined, high-impact role in one of Nigeria’s most significant utility companies. For a legal professional looking to deepen their expertise in corporate and energy law while contributing to an organisation that genuinely powers Nigerian lives and businesses, the Contracts Officer position at Ikeja Electric is an opportunity worth moving quickly on.
The deadline is 13th July, 2026. Apply today.