legal counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Legal Counsel for Nigeria will act as a strategic legal partner, delivering proactive and reactive legal support across a wide range of business areas, including commercial, marketing, intellectual property, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain, finance, HR, and compliance. The role will oversee the legal operations of BIC entities in Nigeria. The Legal Counsel will report directly to the Regional Senior Legal Counsel in West and Central Africa of the Group.

The candidate must be team oriented and organized.

The candidate will be part of the Group Legal team. In addition to being the lead on legal matters and support within the MENAWACA region, this role will also support all Group Legal initiatives. This responsibility will include implementation of systems and procedures to ensure that the department is able to provide high quality, time advice to effectively service the business’s needs, prepare and review contracts and undertake contacts with authorities/regulators in relevant markets.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

With guidance of Regional Senior Legal Counsel and/or external counsel (as applicable), give accurate and timely legal counsel to internal business teams on a myriad of business issues.

Implement and oversee Group Compliance programs including the Group’s Code of Ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, and conduct internal investigations and audits as needed.

Liaise with government authorities on regulatory, compliance, and legal matters when necessary.

Review, confirm, and update company policies, handbooks, and processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.

Corporate and Company Secretary

Acting as the company secretary of BIC entities in Nigeria

Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and applicable regulations.

Provide legal and governance advice to the board while supporting corporate structuring, subsidiary management and risk mitigation efforts.

Contracting Excellence

Negotiate, draft, execute, and manage a variety of contracts, including those with suppliers, logistics, customers, distributors, procurement, employees, and consultants.

Send out prompters for Agreement renewals and arrange for the proper and timely execution of Agreements.

Industries:Consumer Goods

Function: Legal/ Lawyer