Litigation Lawyer- Two Openings

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Summary

• Responsible for the contract management process, as well as development of specific standards for bidding, submission, contract negotiations and document management for the Group, unlisted subsidiaries and projects

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Contract Drafting and Review:

• Draft and vet commercial agreements including confidentiality, product supply agreements, material sourcing agreements, lease, memorandum of understanding, correspondences with customer, letter of intent etc., response to tenders and RFPs and other documents pertaining to Companies’ business
• Oversee organizational contract development and management activities, and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance.
• Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organizational needs and expectations
• Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal
• Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language and provisions

Contract Management:

• Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained
• Manage the contract approval process to meet/exceed business cycle time requirements
• Conduct contract strategy meetings to identify requirements, facilitate pricing discussions, and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverables

Negotiation and Liaison:

• Serve as primary organizational contact during contract negotiations
• Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost target
• Interface with insurance companies regarding adequacy of coverage and purchasing needs
• Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issue

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Competitive salary
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.