Legal Director at Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

What will you do – Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advisor for the Nigerian market and the local EXCOM team on legal matters (such as CMA Partner relationship and contract, distributor management, product launch, marketing initiatives, compliance activities, commercial planning, route-to-market initiatives, Anti-Illicit Trade, Human Resources, etc.)
• Prepare or review opinions, correspondences, and other documents related to complex/sensitive matters. Develop and recommend company position on legal issues. Ensure compliance of internal legal documents with applicable legislation, internal policies, and protocols. Update local policies, protocols, and procedures as necessary
• Provide the necessary legal support to applicable local and regional functional teams. This includes among others contracts negotiation and drafting, legal advice on pricing strategy, competition law, distribution agreements, commercial promotions, retail management, and consultancy agreements as well as corporate secretarial and governance affairs
• Anticipate and guard against legal, reputational, financial, and other potential risks facing the Company. Assess local businesses' strategic planning against legal risks. Supports Corporate Affairs function in the interpretation of legislation and in defining relevant strategies. Provides regulatory advice to the Corporate Affairs Department. Managing litigation cases in collaboration with the HQ team and providing litigation guidance by working closely with the respective function involved in the process and the external lawyers
• Deliver Legal training (Competition law, International Economic Sanctions, Dawn Raid) to all employees of Nigeria. Develop and run Competition law workshops for sales forces. Keep Nigeria Legal on the JTI Legal map by presenting during Regional Legal Conferences. Maintain excellent working relationships and work directly with the AGC of MENEAT GTR and, when necessary, work closely with the other JTI market lawyers and with the HQ Legal team

Whom are we looking for – Requirements:

• Law degree required, bar exam
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience within an international corporation  (pref. FCMG background) or a reputable law firm. Excellent understanding of the legal system demonstrated skills managing outside counsel and evidence of direct relations with local regulatory agencies are highly desirable
• Business fluency in English is desirable
• Data Protection, Communication Skill, Financial Skills, Coaching & Counseling, Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organizing, People Management, Decision Making, Analysis & Problem-solving, Competition Law, Labor Law, Commercial Law, Litigation, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance & Anti-Illicit Trade, Business insight, Time Management, Interpersonal Skill, Relationship Building