Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

Operations: 

• Advise management on legal issues affecting manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and sales
• Liaise with NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, FIRS, CAC, and other regulatory agencies
• Handle litigation, disputes, and represent the company in negotiations with vendors, customers, and agencies.
• Support factory operations on health & safety, labour law, and land/lease matters
• Provide legal input in management and operations meetings

Documentation :

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts: supply agreements, distributor agreements, service contracts, equipment leases, NDAs
• Prepare board resolutions, minutes, and statutory filings with CAC
• Maintain and update the company’s legal document register and contract repository
• Review policy documents

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with labour law, Factory Act, environmental laws, product regulatory requirements, and tax laws
• Monitor and ensure timely renewal of licenses, permits, and certifications for the plant and products
• Develop and implement company policies, code of conduct, and compliance manuals
• Coordinate compliance training for staff and HODs
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and prepare compliance reports for management

• LL.B  5-7 years post-call experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, labour law, environmental law, and regulatory requirements for the manufacturing sector
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, discreet, and able to work with production and commercial teams