Company Info
Nestle Nigeria Plc – As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together. A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.
1). Corporate Counsel
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- We are currently looking to hire a Corporate Counsel whose responsibilities include to drive compliance with applicable laws affecting the operations of the company; protecting the interest of Nestlé in commercial transactions by preparing and vetting of legal documents; dispute management and resolution, provision of legal advice to the Company, Business Units and Functions
Main Responsibilities
- Protect the interest of Nestlé in commercial transactions by preparing or vetting all contracts, documents, and correspondence to mitigate the risk exposure of Nestlé and ensure that commercial terms are favorable to Nestlé.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company and its Business Units to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Provide legal advice and guidance for the management of consumer related complaints including attendance at crisis management meetings
- Protecting the proprietary rights (intellectual property, brand equity, trademarks) of Nestlé by providing support to and guaranteeing information flow between the relevant stakeholders (Security, Management Committee (ManCom), Legal, Regulatory, Business Units) for the investigation of counterfeiting activities
- Manage the Board and Committee meetings of Nestlé Nigeria Trust (CPFA) Ltd by preparing the board papers, taking minutes at meetings, keeping records, and making the relevant returns to the appropriate regulatory agencies
- Responsible for dispute management and resolution relating to Business Units within his/her portfolio by liaising with external counsel, developing case management strategy, preparing or reviewing all court documents to be filed on behalf of Nestlé, attending court on behalf of Nestlé, maintaining a database of all active cases, and giving updates to the Company Secretary
- Sensitizing and educating staff on Anticorruption & Data Privacy and Food Law, other relevant laws, policies, legal and other issues affecting them and/or operation of the company in these areas
- The Corporate Counsel has shared but differentiated responsibility with stakeholders to support the registration or renewal of trademarks, General License Agreement, application and renewal of relevant permits and licenses
- Serve as back up to the Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser.
What Will Make You Successful?
- Minimum of an LL.B (Second Class); and a B.L (Second Class) from the Nigerian Law School.
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
- Sound knowledge of the Nigerian legal system, regulatory and compliance best practices.
- 7 – 10 years of relevant experience in commercial practice, dispute resolution, intellectual property and data privacy.
- Prior litigation experience with law firm(s).
- Excellent knowledge of Corporate Governance and Secretaryship
- An exceptional communicator with ability to relate with different stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines and collaborate with other stakeholders seamlessly.
- Highly assertive with decorum, excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.
Application Closing Date
7th April, 2023.
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2). Project Safety, Health & Environment Officer (SHE Officer)
Location: Agbara, Ogun
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
- We are currently looking to hire a Projebct Safety, Health & Environment Officer whose responsibilities include to Inspire and empower excellence in safety, health, and environmental sustainability across the site/unit.
- The SHE Officer will develop the Site/Unit SH&E OMP and drive its implementation through application of the Nestlé S&H Management System (NSMS) Provide leadership across all parts of the site/unit to enable contractors and staff to realize their SH&E goals and create pride in their achievements.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspire Chabnge: Create a compelling understanding of the Nestlé SH&E values and inspire stakeholders to excel in compliance & continuously improve, leveraging NCE Foundations and Advanced Practices (eg TPM, Lean Value Stream). Promote a behavioral approach to SH&E, based on Nestlé Leadership Framework.
- Create Strategy: Identify SH&E priorities, current & future challenges, and opportunities for change at site/unit level. Develop a holistic strategy and implementation plan, aligned with Market priorities & objectives, and with the overall site/unit OMP. Guide implementation and communication of the strategy.
- Develop SH&E Networks: Develop & coordinate SH&E networks of professionals, champions, and SMEs for the site/unit. Develop their functional and leadership competencies and ensure robust succession plans for key S&H positions.
- Develop Capability of Managers: Ensure training and coaching is provided to managers and team leaders to help them take ownership, and lead & manage S&H within their area of responsibility. Provide personal coaching and support to Site/Unit Management Team.
- Provide Guidance: Ensure managers receive trusted guidance & support on relevant S&H matters. Identify expertise and good practices from inside and outside Nestlé and communicate them internally (both within the site/unit and beyond).
- Provide Support: Co-ordinate internal & external resources to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient S&H support, eg exposure monitoring, health promotion, health surveillance, life cycle assessment, training. Leverage SHE-PM and other tools to monitor & analyse performance and improve decision making.
- Audit & Review: Ensure compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, and the results used to drive further improvement. Promote effective communication of successes and learnings, and recognition for strong performers and contributors.
What Will Make You Successful?
- NEBOSH Certified (Preferably)
- Project management experience
- Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage
- Experience in working in an operational environment.
- Experience in taking ownership of Safety & Health and drive change through personal leadership.
- Knowledge of analyzing complex problems to identify multiple root causes.
- Ability to Influence behavioral change in a team/department.
- Ability to work in and can lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to translate policies & standards into practical action plans.
- Coach individuals and teams in different environments.
- Good communication & Organizational skills
- Very proactive
Deadline: 7th April, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: