About the Role
Johnvents Foods Limited is a leading agribusiness and FMCG company dedicated to driving sustainable growth across the agricultural value chain. Famous for producing premium everyday beverages and cocoa-based consumer products like Johnvents Pure Cocoa Powder and Oluji products, we are expanding our operations and seeking a dynamic Legal Manager to join our corporate legal team in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership arrangements.
- Manage the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with relevant Nigerian laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Provide proactive, commercially-focused legal advisory to the HoldCo and subsidiaries across manufacturing, FMCG, cocoa procurement, export, and supply chain operations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with corporate governance, product registration, environmental standards, and international trade.
- Manage property and factory infrastructure documentation, leases, land matters, and development contracts.
- Oversee intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, brand names, and licensing agreements.
- Provide guidance on employment law, industrial relations, manpower arrangements, and company policies.
- Manage litigation, coordinate with external solicitors, and drive proactive alternative dispute resolution strategies.
- Support data privacy compliance and maintain comprehensive legal and contractual databases.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with a minimum of a Second Class Lower division and a Barrister at Law (B.L) certification.
- Possession of an LL.M or relevant professional postgraduate qualification is required.
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience within a reputable law firm, financial institution, or a fast-paced manufacturing and FMCG corporate environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial law, regulatory compliance, contract management, and corporate governance in Nigeria.
- Exceptional negotiation, legal drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding manufacturing and FMCG conglomerate.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.