Associate Corporate Counsel at Nestle Nigeria Plc

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Corporate Counsel

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-Time

Position Summary

• We are currently looking to fill the role of Associate Corporate Counsel, responsible for legal research and opinion, drafting, review and renewal of contracts and compliance with the applicable laws and regulations by the business.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of the Associate Corporate Counsel:

• Protect the interest of Nestlé in commercial transactions by preparing and vetting all contracts, documents and correspondence to mitigate the risk exposure of Nestlé and ensure that commercial terms are favourable to Nestlé.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company and its Business Units to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Review Bills and regulations applicable to the business and prepare advocacy paper to be used for engagement with the internal and external stakeholders to protect the interest of the business.
• Collaborate with the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser to protect the proprietary rights (intellectual property, brand equity, trademarks) of Nestlé by providing support to and guaranteeing information flow between  the relevant stakeholders (Security, ManCom, Legal Manager, Regulatory and Business Unit) for the investigation of counterfeiting activities.
• Assist the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser to prepare the board and committee papers, keep records, make the relevant returns to the appropriate regulatory agencies and provide support on corporate governance.
• Review court processes and documents to be filed on behalf of Nestlé, attend court sitting on behalf of Nestlé and maintain a database of all active cases.
• Conduct inspections and searches on real estate matters and write reports to guide business decision.
• Liaise with the banks to verify the bank guarantees submitted by distributors and vendors are genuine and update Contract schedule with tracker to trigger renewal discussions with the stakeholders before the renewal date.
• Coordinate external service providers / internal stakeholders to facilitate successful AGM; custody, collation of annual report and unclaimed dividend mandate with our shareholders and Registrars; raising of Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions for the payment of bills of vendors of Legal department.

Requirments
What Will Make You Successful?

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) and B.L 
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
• Sound knowledge of the Nigerian legal system and applicable corporate laws
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law and practice
• Knowledge of general regulatory and compliance best practices
• Good understanding of data privacy law, intellectual property and commercial litigation
• Experience in Corporate Governance and Secretaryship
• Good communication and research skills
• Must be computer literate

We Offer

• Interesting and challenging work in a global organization – a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG
• Possibility to work with a dynamic team of professionals and leaders
• Possibility to work on challenging projects
• A work environment that promotes respect, professionalism and professional growth opportunities
• Possibility of personal development & career advancement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.