Legal Officer

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a competent, proactive and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide legal support and advisory services to the organisation. The successful candidate will ensure legal and regulatory compliance, manage contractual obligations, handle legal disputes and protect the company's legal interests, with sound knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law and regulatory requirements in the transportation and logistics industry.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and departments on matters affecting the organisation's operations
• Draft, review, vet and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs and other legal documents
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing transportation and logistics operations, and monitor changes in legislation and policy
• Handle disputes involving drivers, customers, vendors and contractors, and liaise with external solicitors, courts and regulators
• Support matters such as road traffic accidents, vehicle damage, insurance claims and third-party liabilities
• Review employment contracts and labour-related issues, and assist in debt recovery and claims management
• Identify legal risks, maintain legal records, prepare legal opinions and reports, and advise on corporate governance and statutory filings
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification from the Nigerian Law School, called to the Nigerian Bar with valid practising status
• 3-5 years of post-call legal experience in a reputable organisation or law firm
• Experience in transportation, logistics or haulage is an added advantage

Required skills

• Legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Negotiation and dispute resolution
• Verbal and written communication, organisational and time management
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development opportunities