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Legal Officer – French Speaking

AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited | Lagos, Nigeria

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About the Role

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is a leading player in Nigeria's agricultural and poultry value chain, committed to sustainable industry growth and market leadership. We are seeking a competent, commercially minded and bilingual Legal Officer to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional legal advisory and operational support across our business functions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely legal advice and risk assessments to management on daily commercial and operational matters.
  • Draft, review, negotiate and manage diverse commercial agreements, supply contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
  • Ensure continuous corporate compliance with relevant Nigerian laws, agricultural regulations, and statutory bodies.
  • Manage legal correspondence, contract translations, and stakeholder engagements in both English and French.
  • Assist in managing external litigation, dispute resolution, and maintain comprehensive records of ongoing legal proceedings.
  • Support corporate governance initiatives, board resolutions, and strategic cross-border partnerships involving Francophone markets.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university and mandatory call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
  • 3 to 5 years of post-call legal experience within a corporate, FMCG, manufacturing, or agricultural environment.
  • Complete professional fluency and strong communication skills in both English and French are strictly required.
  • Proven expertise in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and corporate law.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, commercial awareness, and high standards of professional integrity.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic agribusiness environment.
  • Direct impact on corporate strategy, legal risk management, and international business expansion.
  • Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Skills

Commercial Law Contract Drafting Regulatory Compliance Legal Risk Management French-English Translation Corporate Governance Litigation Management
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