FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a multinational manufacturing company: it is an affiliate of Royal FrieslandCampina of The Netherlands, the world’s largest dairy cooperative.
Legal Manager
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 7 – 10 years
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Field: Law / Legal
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
What we offer
- A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
- We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
- Competitive remuneration package
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to FrieslandCampina on careers.frieslandcampina.com to apply