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27 August 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)
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Job Description
PZ Cussons is seeking a Legal Officer to support its legal, governance, and compliance functions across its African operations. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, commercial, and business teams to manage legal and regulatory risks, support commercial transactions, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals looking to build broad in-house legal experience within a multinational FMCG company.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and support the execution of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
- Support Board, Committee, and statutory governance processes to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
- Monitor compliance activities and assist with policy implementation across African markets.
- Maintain legal records, statutory registers, contracts, and other compliance documentation.
- Conduct legal research and provide insights to support business decisions and policy development.
- Collaborate with commercial, finance, HR, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide practical legal support.
Requirements
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- LL.B degree.
- Qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environment.
- Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents.
- Exposure to company secretarial practice, corporate governance, compliance, or statutory filings.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management tools.
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