Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary at FAN MILK plc

Job Description

• We are looking for a new colleague who will join our Legal & Company Secretary team to support the Legal Adviser & Company Secretary in achieving the strategic objectives of the unit.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Draft, review and participate in the negotiation of procurement contract and supporting the procurement team in the Contract management process & contract tracker.
• Provide legal advice and support the Sales team in the execution of Exclusive Agent Agreement or Sales contracts, and to secure the Company's contractual rights and entitlements therein.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring corporate regulatory compliance as required under Nigerian Company Laws; coordination of all Company's board and shareholders' meetings; ensure the proper safe keeping and update of the Company registers, statutory books and corporate seal.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and evaluating legal risks and developing risk mitigation strategies in order to protect the Company, its assets and stakeholders' interests respectively.

Requirements
The candidate should have:

• Minimum of a second-class Degree in Law, B L, LL.B with 6 8 years post qualification experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent Project management skills
• Knowledge of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business environment
• An inquisitive approach to practices, procedures, and specific transactions. Personal authority and integrity. Independence, creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience.