Legal Officer - Lagos, Nigeria - Dangote Group

Dangote Group Lagos, Nigeria

1 week ago

Full time

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria's most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements A good First Degree (LL.B) in Law / Legal Studies) from an accredited Institution A member of the Nigerian Bar Association Must have 3-5 years post graduate experience Proven experience in research, analysis and legal advisory on fundamental business matters Experience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute resolution, Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law in Nigeria Managing compliance with regulatory institutions and support driving same in DCP business and official engagements Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Skills and Competencies: Good knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Law Effective Negotiation Skills Effective Team Playing Skills Excellent Business Writing and Communication skills Great Emotional Intelligence Enthusiasm and Commitment to service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary The Legal Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements as related to DCP operations, ensuing compliance with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines.Key Duties and Duties Draft a wide variety of legal agreements as may be contingent on DCP business matters. Provide internal advisory support services on corporate legal matters to business units and departments within DCP. Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions. Support in the development of service level agreements SLA's for service delivery to all DCP business units. Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Management. Liaise with external counsel in the management and resolution of disputes Ensure the compliance with laid down guidelines (with emphasis on deadlines where stipulated), policies and procedures with internal and external parties in/with DCP Investigate issues of non-compliance and report same promptly to the HOD Review and Advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures. Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Head of Department and/or Company Secretary.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Contractual negotiations, Legal counseling, Commercial law, Contract law, Legal auditing, Legal analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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