Company Info

Large organization

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.

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

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