Legal and Compliance Counsel (Sub-Saharan Africa) at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities.

ADM's purpose is to unlock the power of nature, to enrich the quality of life. We transform natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods and beverages, supplements, nutrition for pets and livestock and more. And with an array of unparalleled capabilities across every part of the global food chain, we give our customers an edge in solving global challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Counsel (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose

• Coordinate the implementation and enforcement of ADM’s global Compliance policies and procedures; provide counsel with regards to legal matters in Nigeria and the Sub-Saharan Africa Region  and manage the legal  disputes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Compliance areas of focus include Anti-Corruption, Internal Investigations, Antitrust/Competition Law Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Trade Compliance, Data Privacy, Code of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest. Legal areas of focus include corporate, commercial and labour law.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the regional EMEAI managers as well as the local management teams in Sub-Saharan African ADM locations to ensure Legal/Compliance aspects of the business strategy are addressed in a timely and compliant manner; act as the Compliance contact for local managers;
• Provide counsel and coordinate the implementation of local policies to ensure compliance with local legislation and alignment with corporate policies;
• Participate in and provide legal counsel to management with regards to organizational change projects, including reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions;
• Manage the legal aspects of any employee grievances and disciplinary cases;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and other legal documents (including General Terms & Conditions) on request of various departments, such as procurement, sales, trading, supply chain;
• Conducting internal investigations and Compliance Trainings;
• Participate in structuring, drafting and reviewing reports, contracts and other legal documents;

Qualification & Experience

• Qualified lawyer
• Proven track record of experience with Compliance in an international company is strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial and labour law
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience

Skills:

• (Languages, special computer skills etc.)
• Strong counselling, negotiation and presentation skills
• Mature business partner
• Strong problem solving, change management skills and compliance mindset
• Ability to work independently and in an international team
• Flexible work attitude.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.