Contract Management Specialist

About this role

Dangote Industries Limited, based in Lagos, is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to provide legal and commercial support with a focus on contract drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management. The role involves ensuring contracts align with the company’s objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk framework, and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and commercially sound outcomes. It includes managing contract close-out, renewal, amendments, and maintaining contract documentation and databases. The position acts as a point of contact for contract-related matters and provides legal advice to the Contract Management Lead, Company Secretary, and General Counsel. The role requires extensive experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts, and a strong understanding of contract law and regulatory frameworks.

What you would do

• Manage contract close-out, renewal, and amendment processes
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and processes
• Support Contract Management Lead, Company Secretary, and General Counsel on legal matters
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align contract terms with operational and risk requirements
• Provide redlined recommendations on standard and non-standard contracts and lead negotiations
• Maintain and manage the contracts database with accurate tracking and reporting
• Review and validate contractual documents and bank guarantees
• Prepare enforcement documentation where required
• Provide periodic reports on contract performance, risks, and status
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts

What they are asking for

• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) and qualification to practise in Nigeria
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and membership of the Nigerian Bar Association
• Postgraduate degree (e.g., LL.M) is an added advantage
• Membership of relevant professional bodies or certifications in corporate law or contract management is an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in a legal function
• At least 5 years’ hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts
• Experience in a top-tier law firm or multinational organisation preferred
• Strong knowledge of contract law, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with procurement processes, internal controls, and policy compliance
• Ability to draft, negotiate, interpret and analyse commercial contracts and mitigate risks

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