Job Description

Legal Officer

To provide corporate and legal services at Dangote Sugar PLC on a reporting line to the DSR Group Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.

Job Responsibilities:

• Liaise with external Solicitors in respect of cases in court whilst also ensuring periodic review of the status of the cases with a view to expediting their resolution and ascertaining the effectiveness of the strategies adopted.
• Assist to ensure that all licenses, agreements and permits of the Company are valid and ensure Contracts, Advance Payment Guarantees and Bank Guarantees are renewed before expiration.
• Assist in reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they comply with statutory and legal requirements; and continuously monitor legal and regulatory compliance and advise Management accordingly.
• Assist in filing of renditions with regulatory Authorities.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports for Departmental and Management Meetings.
• Assist in preparation of Board Committee Reports and Minutes of Meetings.
• Conduct legal verifications especially for Vendor onboarding.
• Any other matter incidental to the position and as directed by the CSLA.

Qualifications:

• LLB, BL, additional qualification is a plus
• 1 - 3 years experience in a Law Firm or conglomerate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of corporate and commercial law and regulatory compliance issues amongst others.

Competencies:

• Legal drafting
• Contract management
• Litigation support
• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate governance