Legal Advisor (Contracting & Legal) – Manager (West-Africa)

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As a Manager in CBS-C&L, you will have the opportunity to assist our West Africa Firm (Nigeria & Ghana) on complex contracting and commercial negotiations, provide internal legal advice, and support the review and drafting of contracts while primarily providing support to the engagement teams. The focus of the role will be on the advisory services of Deloitte with an emphasis on contractual support and contract management.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Member Firm Contracting Leader, the CBS-C&L team, and other professionals within Africa to ensure consistent legal standards and best practices across the region
• Collaborate with engagement teams across Deloitte Africa to support day-to-day contracting on projects, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and local regulations in Nigeria and Ghana
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex commercial contracts to protect organizational interests and minimize legal exposure
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners to facilitate smooth contract negotiations and execution
• Mentor and develop junior legal professionals and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence within the contracting and legal function
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, templates, and knowledge repositories to support organizational efficiency and institutional knowledge management
• Monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, providing regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership on contracting trends and legal matters
• Grow as a legal professional by gaining experience in areas of advisory, outsourcing, technology, software and systems integration, resourcing, and collaboration across multiple disciplines