Legal Manager

About JMG Limited

JMG Limited is a dynamic and growing organization committed to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Legal Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our interests while facilitating sustainable business growth.

The Opportunity

As the Legal Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the entire lifecycle of JMG Limited's commercial contracts. You will serve as a key strategic partner to various business units, translating complex legal requirements into practical, business-focused solutions that drive our objectives forward.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management: Prepare, review, draft, and revise a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements, including vendor/supplier contracts, sales agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), distribution agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Negotiation & Risk Mitigation: Lead and conduct negotiations with external parties to secure favorable terms, adeptly balancing legal risks with commercial objectives. Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks within contracts and proposals.

Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations, and bid teams to ensure contract terms align with business needs, customer requirements, and governance protocols throughout pre-award and post-award phases.

Legal Compliance & Advisory: Ensure all contractual agreements strictly comply with Nigerian laws, relevant industry regulations, and JMG Limited’s internal policies. Provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice to internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and commercial risks across the project lifecycle.

Legal Governance & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting commercial activities. Enhance internal compliance processes, conduct regular contract audits, and maintain a robust, accessible contract repository for efficient retrieval and obligation tracking.