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

Requirements:

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