Legal Officer – French Speaking

Description

• Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is a leading player in Nigeria’s poultry and agricultural value chain, committed to delivering quality poultry products and supporting sustainable growth across the industry.
• We are seeking a highly competent, commercially minded and French-speaking Legal Officer to join our team and provide effective legal support across the Company's business operations.
• The Legal Officer will provide comprehensive legal advisory and operational support to the business, ensuring that the Company's activities, transactions, contracts and relationships are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and established corporate standards.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Management and various business functions to identify legal risks, provide practical legal solutions, protect the Company's interests and support the achievement of its commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Support:

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management and business units on day-to-day operational and commercial matters.
• Advise on legal risks associated with business decisions, transactions, partnerships and operational activities.
• Conduct legal research and interpret relevant legislation, regulations, judicial decisions and regulatory directives affecting the Company's operations.
• Provide legal opinions and recommendations on matters referred to the Legal function.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and advise Management on their potential impact on the business.

Contracts & Commercial Transactions:

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, leases, memoranda of understanding and other contractual documents.
• Review contracts submitted by internal departments and identify commercial and legal risks.
• Ensure appropriate contractual protections, obligations, liabilities, warranties, indemnities and termination provisions are incorporated into agreements.
• Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, consultants, contractors, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Maintain proper records of contracts and monitor contractual obligations, renewals, expirations and compliance.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Support the Company in maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies, regulators and other statutory bodies on legal and compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to poultry, agriculture, food production, employment, environmental matters, commercial transactions and other areas affecting the Company's operations.
• Identify potential areas of compliance exposure and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support the development and review of legal and compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Assist in managing litigation, claims, disputes and other legal proceedings involving the Company.
• Liaise with external solicitors and other legal advisers on litigation and dispute-resolution matters.
• Prepare briefs, documentation and relevant information required for legal proceedings.
• Maintain an effective register and monitoring system for ongoing disputes, claims and litigation.
• Support alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and settlement where appropriate.

Corporate & Governance Support:

• Provide legal support on corporate governance and statutory matters.
• Assist with the preparation and review of corporate resolutions, notices, legal correspondence and other governance documentation.
• Support the Company in maintaining proper corporate and statutory records.