Legal Officer
Date: Aug 28, 2026
Location: DSR P-Apapa, DSR P-Apapa, Nigeria
Company: Dangote Industries Limited
Legal Officer
Job Summary:
To provide corporate and legal services at Dangote Sugar PLC on a reporting line to the DSR Group Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.
Job Responsibilities:
- Liaise with external Solicitors in respect of cases in court whilst also ensuring periodic review of the status of the cases with a view to expediting their resolution and ascertaining the effectiveness of the strategies adopted.
- Assist to ensure that all licenses, agreements and permits of the Company are valid and ensure Contracts, Advance Payment Guarantees and Bank Guarantees are renewed before expiration.
- Assist in reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they comply with statutory and legal requirements; and continuously monitor legal and regulatory compliance and advise Management accordingly.
- Assist in filing of renditions with regulatory Authorities.
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports for Departmental and Management Meetings.
- Assist in preparation of Board Committee Reports and Minutes of Meetings.
- Conduct legal verifications especially for Vendor onboarding.
- Any other matter incidental to the position and as directed by the CSLA.
Qualifications:
- LLB, BL, additional qualification is a plus
- 1 - 3 years experience in a Law Firm or conglomerate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of corporate and commercial law and regulatory compliance issues amongst others.
Competencies:
- Legal drafting
- Contract management
- Litigation support
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate governance