Legal Manager at PZ Cussons

Job Responsibilities:

• Drafting and review of contracts, agreements and other legal documents, instruments, or legal issues.
• Promptly monitor, alert and advise on identified and potential risks and threats in the company’s regulatory environment with respect to issues of employees, manpower, 3rd party labour, contracts, key regulatory compliance and local content compliance and all that applies
• Promptly and properly monitor execution and rendition of returns on all regulatory compliance status and returns from relevant business units and interfaces.
• Interface and monitor external consultants and solicitors for effective delivery of legal jobs / assignments.
• Provide legal advice for all of the company’s operations and other businesses in Nigeria.
• He/she will ensure compliance with the company’s corporate legal policies, local and international laws, statutory requirements and partner agreements.
• Review, draft, project-manage and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements with governments, government agencies, employees, partners and communities
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on proposed policies, decisions and actions; contracting, litigation, leases, procurement, employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance; intellectual property matters and other issues, as they arise.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, sister companies, partners and other stakeholders
• Handle insurance matter in best interest of company and as per guidance

Qualifications & Experience:

• Applicant must possess LLB from a reputable university. Possession of a higher degree will be of advantage.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or any other relevant professional body is essential,
• Minimum of five (5) years’ post-call experience in commercial legal practice
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for FMCG and Food manufacturing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as, excellent interpersonal & negotiation skill.
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for FMCG is essential.