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Senior Legal Officer at Dangote Job - How to Apply Now
The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa 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. The Group's activities encompass: Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing
Senior Legal OfficerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience9 - 12 years
LocationLagos
Job FieldLaw / Legal
The Senior 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.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDraft 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 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.
Requirements
Academic / Professional QualificationsA good first degree (LL.B) in Law/Legal Studies) from an accredited Institution
A member of the Nigerian Bar Association
Professional certification such as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) would confer an advantage.
Work ExperienceMust have at least 9 - 12 years post call 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 CompetenciesGood 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
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