Nigerian Breweries Plc, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, was incorporated in 1946. In June 1949, the company recorded a landmark when the first bottle of STAR lager beer rolled off its Lagos Brewery bottling lines. This first brewery in Lagos has undergone several optimization processes and as at today boasts of the most modern brew house ...
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Ensure the compliance of the business with all regulatory and other corporate governance framework including the Articles of Association and support the Company Secretary / Legal Director with all Board and its Committees compliance and corporate governance requirements.
Ensure that the Company carries out its day-to-day operations without hindrance in terms of compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and government policies thereby avoiding business disruptions, penalties and fines.
Develop and implement the Company’s business conduct and compliance programmes; build strong and broad relationships with the various functions within the Company to ensure the awareness of and compliance with the Code of Business Conduct and other business conduct requirements amongst employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
In line with the provisions of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations 2019 and
global best practices, develop and implement the company’s data protection and
privacy agenda, procedures and processes, and act as the Data Protection and
Privacy Officer of the Company.
Develop, embed and lead the Company’s compliance with competition requirements compliance including developing and implementing agreed strategic objectives.
Ensure that the shareholders’ interests are properly managed though targeted
investors’ relation management.
Any other related responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
Education:
LL.B (Hons.) from a recognised university with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
BL: Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
LL.M and/or ICSAN and any other related qualification would be an added advantage.
At least 8 years post Call-to-Bar experience with a reputable private law firm, a Big 5 firms or a senior role in a legal / regulatory department of a reputable organisation. A combination of work experience herein listed will be considered.
Extensive experience in general legal practice with bias for regulatory and compliance matters.
Knowledge:
Legal advisory and regulatory background
Strong Business acumen
Legal Research and Interpretation of Statutes
Corporate/Commercial law and practice
Strong engagement with external stakeholders including regulators
Contract and dispute management.
Skills:
Stakeholder Management
Good handling of basic Microsoft Office tools
Analytical
Languages:
Fluent English, needed for interaction (reading, written, spoken)