LEGAL OFFICER AT AP3 CAPITAL AND ADVISORY SERVICES LIMITED | LEGAL OFFICER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

AP3 Capital is a specialist professional services and portfolio management firm that delivers a range of Business Assurance Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Policy & Research, andInvestment Portfolio Management services.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Results-Driven Strategic Counsel to join our transaction advisory division. This is a high-impact role designed for a dynamic problem-solver who can bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and technical infrastructure advisory. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of project lifecycles—from feasibility and financial modeling to procurement and financial close.

As a "Dual-Expert," you will provide high-level legal advisory while simultaneously driving business development and managing a diverse portfolio of capital projects (EPC, PPP, etc.). If you are a self-starter with 5–7 years of experience in infrastructure advisory and a background in Nigerian Commercial Law, we invite you to help us build world-class professional services.

Requirements:

1. Legal Governance & Transaction Advisory

• Legal Architecture: Conduct research and draft complex contracts, policies, and legal opinions to support high-stakes business decisions.

• Transaction Execution: Lead the delivery of transaction advisory services, including project structuring, options appraisal, and procurement through to financial close.

• Litigation & Risk: Coordinate with external counsel on dispute matters while internally managing risk registers and mitigation strategies.

2. Financial Modeling & Strategic Delivery

• Technical Analysis: Build and analyze complex financial models to inform feasibility studies and project outcomes.

• Document Leadership: Produce high-quality client materials, including Outline Business Cases (OBCs), detailed work plans, and insight reports.

• Policy Advisory: Consult on national PPP policies, risk allocation matrices, and project preparation frameworks for public and private sector clients.

3. Business Development & Stakeholder Diplomacy

• Ecosystem Building: Liaise with development partners, private financiers, and government officials to assess and originate new opportunities.

• Bid Management: Lead the preparation of high-stakes proposals, EOIs, RFPs, and competitive challenges for unsolicited proposals.

• Thought Leadership: Host capacity-building workshops (e.g., PPP Masterclasses) and produce publications that showcase the firm’s expertise to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Legal Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court).

• Experience: 5–7 years in infrastructure project management or capital project advisory.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Sector IQ: Deep understanding of EPC/PPP contract types and the financing of capital projects across Africa.

Technical Competencies

• Financial Literacy: Highly numerate; expert in building/analyzing financial models and quantitative data in MS Excel.

• Analytical Writing: Exceptional ability to draft briefings, feasibility studies, and insight reports for C-suite and government audiences.

• Management: Proven capability in managing interdisciplinary, inter-cultural teams across multiple time zones.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 20th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and cover letters to: resourcing@ap3advisory.com using the job title as the subject of the email