Careers
At Minerva Legal, we recognize that our continued success depends on the talent, dedication, and integrity of our people. As a modern and dynamic law firm, we place significant importance on recruiting and developing individuals with strong academic backgrounds, diverse skills, and a shared commitment to our core values, fostering an inclusive culture where exceptional professionals can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our practice.
We seek intellectually driven lawyers and legal professionals who demonstrate a passion for delivering innovative, effective solutions to complex legal challenges through high-caliber insights and pragmatic advice. Minerva Legal offers rewarding career opportunities across multiple roles supported by structured learning programs; if you share our dedication to excellence, you are invited to join our dynamic team by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@mlpng.com.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
At Minerva Legal, our ESG practice is driven by the conviction that the law plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable and equitable business outcomes. We work with clients to integrate environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound governance principles into the core of their operations—helping them build resilience, enhance stakeholder trust, and achieve long-term value creation.
Our ESG advisory offering spans multiple sectors and disciplines, providing clients with tailored, practical solutions that support their sustainability objectives.
- Environmental Sustainability & Climate Transition
We assist organizations in developing and implementing compliance frameworks aligned with local and international environmental standards. Our services include:
- Advising on environmental and climate-related regulations, compliance, and reporting obligations
- Supporting clients in energy transition initiatives, carbon reduction strategies, and green financing
- Structuring and reviewing sustainability-linked contracts, investments, and disclosure frameworks
- Advising on environmental impact assessments (EIA), biodiversity protection, and circular economy projects
- Social Responsibility & Human Rights
We help businesses develop responsible social strategies that align with both national and global human rights frameworks. This includes:
- Advisory on corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and community engagement programs
- Legal guidance on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Labour and supply chain due diligence to ensure compliance with human rights and ethical sourcing obligations
- Social impact assessment, policy development, and stakeholder consultation
- Governance, Ethics & Compliance
Strong governance underpins effective ESG performance. We support clients in:
- Establishing governance frameworks that integrate ESG oversight and accountability mechanisms
- Advising on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and transparency obligations
- Developing ESG-linked risk management and internal control systems
- Guiding boards and executives on fiduciary duties in the context of sustainability and stakeholder interests
- ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Assurance
We help organizations navigate evolving reporting requirements, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Our team provides support in:
- ESG data management, monitoring, and materiality assessment
- Preparing and reviewing sustainability and annual reports
- Aligning disclosures with investor and stakeholder expectations
- Sustainable Transactions & Investments
Our lawyers advise on transactions that advance responsible investment and sustainable growth, including:
- Structuring green, social, and sustainability-linked financing instruments
- Conducting ESG due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and project finance
- Advising development finance institutions (DFIs), corporates, and investors on ESG integration and performance standards
At Minerva Legal, we take pride in bridging the gap between law, sustainability, and strategy. Our ESG practice draws on our deep sectoral experience across energy, infrastructure, real estate, finance, and technology to deliver solutions that are legally sound, commercially viable, and ethically grounded.
