Legal Manager at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Manager

Job ID: 57363
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work hours: 40+ hours
Team: Legal team
Reports to: Head of Legal/Company Secretary

Job Description

• The Legal Counsel at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc will execute the Company’s Legal agenda through innovative global legal strategies.
• This position of Legal Counsel involves the continuous provision of timely and effective legal interventions by ensuring that FrieslandCampina's global legal structures are adopted and executed within peculiar yet dynamic business environments.
• Additionally, this role will include stakeholder relations and management with necessary third parties, as well as upholding the Code of Ethics at both internal and external levels.
• Moreover, the Legal Counsel shall support the Company Secretary in delivering legal and company secretarial functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive commercial legal support and reduce legal risks associated with medium and highly complex strategic business transactions, including local partnerships and transactions with FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria.
• Manage a wide array of legal matters, ranging from sales and distribution agreements to corporate housekeeping, supply chain, and procurement-related issues;
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive commercial legal advice on transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions by employing a collaborative, business-partnering approach.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies and processes while developing and maintaining strong relationships with your business partners.
• Raise awareness of and address risks associated with (new) local regulations and legislation in the region as well.
• Deliver interactive training programmes to foster robust legal awareness at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc.
• Ensure the local implementation of global programmes and digital tools such as Salesforce and Compass;
• Collaborate closely with fellow Legal Counsel in global FrieslandCampina entities to align and develop legal strategies, advice, and tools.

Requirements
What we ask:

• A Law Degree with expertise in contract law, the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission Act, the Financial Reporting Council Act, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Litigation, Company Secretarial practice, and Corporate governance.
• Someone who is intellectually curious, possesses strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, is willing to learn, is confident, and can engage effectively regardless of the stakeholders.
• A Master's in Law (LL.M) or an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) will offer a distinct advantage.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years' experience working in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel for an FMCG.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Fluency in other local languages is regarded as an advantage.
• Someone who demonstrates drive and commitment, who can naturally have a positive impact on our organisation, acting with commercial awareness and energy.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
• We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online