Contract & Litigation Manager at Nigerian Breweries ( NB Plc )

Reference Code: CLM/JAN/2019
Location: Nigeria
Level: Management

Role Summary

• The Contract & Litigation Manager, will support the Legal Department in ensuring that the relevant and respective internal stakeholders are given proper legal guidance on all matters affecting the Company thereby avoiding/reducing the risk of potential liability and/or disruption to the Company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review, Issuance & Management.
• Dispute Management and Resolution.
• Legal Support.
• Real Property Management.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of Five (5) credit grades in WASC/GCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English Language obtained at one sitting.
• Minimum of 2nd class (upper division) Bachelor’s Degree qualification, in Law (LL.B (Hons.).
• Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
• LLM and/or ICSA qualification would be an added advantage.
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Post-Call experience in a law firm.
• Experience in litigation/dispute resolution, contract review and drafting, conveyance and other real property practice.

Knowledge:

• Legal Research.
• Corporate/Commercial law and practice.
• Legal Drafting and Interpretation.
• Good handling of basic Microsoft Office tools.

Skills:

• Leadership capabilities and ability to communicate effectively, including excellent report writing skills.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Good handling of Microsoft Office tools.
• Languages: Fluent English, needed for interaction (reading, written and spoken).

Remuneration
The position offers good career opportunities, competitive salary and other remuneration packages.