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 The Legal Officer shall be responsible 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.RequirementsAcademic / Professional Qualifications:A good First Degree (LL.B) in Law / Legal Studies) from an accredited InstitutionA member of the Nigerian Bar Association with a call to bar, upon completion of studies at the Nigerian Law School.Professional certification such as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) would confer an advantage.Work Experience:Must have at least Two (2) but not mare than Six (6) years post graduate experienceProven experience in research, analysis and legal advisory on fundamental business mattersExperience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute resolution,Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law in NigeriaManaging compliance with regulatory institutions and support driving same in DCP business and official engagementsAbility to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Skills and Competencies:Good knowledge of Corporate and Commercial LawEffective Negotiation SkillsEffective Team Playing SkillsExcellent Business Writing and Communication skillsGreat Emotional IntelligenceEnthusiasm and Commitment to service delivery RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Board.Liaise with external counsel in the management and resolution of disputesEnsure the compliance with laid down guidelines (with emphasis on deadlines where stipulated), policies and procedures with internal and external parties in/with DCPInvestigate issues of non-compliance and report same promptly to the HODReview 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 Legal counseling, Commercial law, Contract drafting and preparation, Contract law, Legal auditing, Legal analysis REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree






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