Fan Milk, a Danone company, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of ice cream, juices, yogurt and frozen dairy on the West African market.  We are an iconic brand providing healthy nourishments since 1960.

Our mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible, recognizing the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Having gained the love and trust of consumers over the years, we invite you to join the movement for a healthier world.  Healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is why we are passionate about our new signature vision “One Planet One Health”.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a new colleague who will join our Legal & Company Secretary team to support the Legal Adviser & Company Secretary in achieving the strategic objectives of the unit.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Draft, review and participate in the negotiation of procurement contract and supporting the procurement team in the Contract management process & contract tracker.
• Provide legal advice and support the Sales team in the execution of Exclusive Agent Agreement or Sales contracts, and to secure the Company’s contractual rights and entitlements therein.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring corporate regulatory compliance as required under Nigerian Company Laws; coordination of all Company’s board and shareholders’ meetings; ensure the proper safe keeping and update of the Company registers, statutory books and corporate seal.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and evaluating legal risks and developing risk mitigation strategies in order to protect the Company, its assets and stakeholders’ interests respectively.

Requirements

The candidate should have:

• Minimum of a second-class Degree in Law, B L, LL.B with 6 8 years post qualification experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent Project management skills
• Knowledge of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business environment
• An inquisitive approach to practices, procedures, and specific transactions. Personal authority and integrity. Independence, creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.