Legal Officer

Legal Officer

Job Summary:

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