Company Info
Large organization
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
200 + Employees
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
Job Title: Legal and Compliance Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- A Legal and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that Nascon Allied Industries Plc adheres to all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements while mitigating legal risks.
- This role involves providing legal and compliance support.
Job Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Risk Management:
- Provide legal counsel on corporate, regulatory, labor, and operational matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, vendors, distributors, and service providers
- Manage dispute resolution, regulatory investigations, and litigation
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks as required by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and SEC.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure the company complies with all local and international food safety, production, and industrial regulations.
- Monitor HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) compliance to ensure workplace safety and pollution control.
- Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting the manufacturing industry and advise management accordingly.
Contract & Policy Management:
- Draft, review, and enforce contracts related to procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics.
- Develop and update internal compliance policies to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure contractual obligations with suppliers and distributors are met, minimizing risks related to product quality and delivery timelines
- Manage intellectual property rights (trademarks, patents, copyrights) related to NASCON’s product lines.
Ethics & Compliance Programs:
- Implement corporate compliance programs, including anti-corruption, whistleblower policies, and corporate code of conduct.
- Conduct compliance training sessions for employees to enhance awareness of legal obligations and best practices
- Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues, reporting violations to senior management.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain legal and compliance records, ensuring proper documentation of contracts, licenses, and regulatory filings.
- Prepare reports providing updates on legal and compliance matters for senior management, the board, and regulatory bodies.
- Support internal audits and risk assessments related to compliance and governance.
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws); B.L. (Call to Bar); a Master’s degree in Law,
- A member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria is preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of legal and compliance experience
- Strong understanding of food industry regulations, industrial labor laws, and corporate governance standards.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong legal analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent contract negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- High ethical standards, attention to detail, and integrity in compliance enforcement.
- Ability to handle multiple legal and compliance issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in contract management and regulatory compliance software is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online