Legal Officer (Litigation Specialist) Job at Dangote Group

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal Officer (Litigation Specialist)

Job ID: LG0190523
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Category: Risk Management
Job type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the litigation portfolio in liaison with the Team Lead, Litigation.
• Review court processes and provide relevant opinions in view of litigation matters.
• Negotiating, Drafting, Review and execution of Agreements including but not limited to Non-disclosure Agreements, Oil & Gas Agreements, Sales/Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Support in the engagement and liaison with External Solicitors to ensure judicious representation of the Company’s matters in court, alternative dispute resolution while mitigating cost for the Company.
• Support in negotiation of solicitors fees and payment of same.
• Perform other duties, as may be assigned by the Company Secretary/General Counsel.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).
• Relevant post-graduate degree is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

Desired Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal function, preferably experience in litigation, dispute resolution, drafting, reviewing and execution of contracts.
• Experience in a top-tier Law Firm or in Multinational Corporation.

Competence Requirement:

• Extensive knowledge on Litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of court and legal processes.
• Extensive knowledge of industry regulations, policies etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an impeccable an impeccable mastery of the English language.
• Awareness of dispute resolution processes, especially litigation
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Awareness of regulatory issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form that considers cultural norms and the client's best interests.
• Ability to work effectively alone and in a team for the achievement of organizational goals.
• Ability to pay attention to details and work with little or no supervision
• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development

What can we offer you?
We offer a variety of stimulating and evolving experiences: exciting projects, learning from professionals and immersed in international culture.