Contract Management Specialist

About the Role

The Dangote Group is one of Africa's most diversified business conglomerates, renowned for excellence across cement, manufacturing, logistics, and real estate. We are currently looking for a dynamic Contract Management Specialist to join our legal team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive legal and commercial support, focusing on contract drafting, negotiation, review, and end-to-end lifecycle management to safeguard company interests and drive operational efficiency.

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including NDAs, sales and purchase agreements, and licensing deals.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve contractual issues promptly.
• Maintain secure, audit-ready contract documentation and manage the centralized database for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Provide strategic guidance to project managers on contract interpretation, obligations, and compliance standards.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring adherence to milestones, deliverables, and commercial terms while managing renewals and close-outs.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) with active qualification to practice law in Nigeria.
• Active membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is strictly required.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on commercial contracts.
• Prior experience gained within a top-tier law firm or a multinational manufacturing organization.
• Robust knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and risk mitigation principles.

• Competitive salary and compensation package commensurate with industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a multi-billion Naira conglomerate.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with exposure to diverse African markets.

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