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

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