Overview
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 Position: Legal Officer
Job Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job Description
- The Legal Officer will be a key legal advisor and an integral part of our legal team. Liaise with the security department in charging cases to court and make sure the case is properly prosecuted.
- To ensure that any legal-related issue within and outside the company is resolved according to the dictation of the law and in the interest of the company.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide operational/ commercial legal support to all departmental and job functions.
- Support in the development of service level agreements SLAs for service delivery to all DCT 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 Management consent.
- Liaise with external counsel in the management and resolution of disputes.
- Ensure compliance with laid down guidelines (with emphasis on deadlines where stipulated), policies and procedures with internal and external parties in/with DCT.
- Investigate issues of non-compliance and report the same promptly to the HOD.
- Draft a wide variety of legal agreements as may be contingent on DCT business matters.
- Provide internal advisory support services on corporate legal matters to business units and departments within DCT.
- Lead negotiations with third-party claimants, employing strong negotiation skills and legal expertise to resolve disputes and claims.
- Proactively reach out to driver guarantors, both through direct interaction and telecommunication to ensure an understanding of their legal obligations and responsibilities.
- Review and Advise management on the legal implications of external policies and procedures.
- Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Head of Department and/or Company Secretary.
Job Requirements
Academic / Professional Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB, BL) from a recognized institution and a valid license to practice law in Nigeria.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar in-house legal role within a corporate environment or practicing as a Lawyer.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proven excellence as a Legal Counsel in a business environment.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of cooperate law and procedures.
- Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
- Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of Nigerian legal frameworks and regulations, particularly in commercial law, transportation, taxation and corporate governance.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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