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Contract Management Specialist
About this role
A Contract Management Specialist at Dangote Group in Lagos provides legal and commercial support focused on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role involves advising cross-functional teams, ensuring contracts align with company objectives, regulatory requirements and risk management. It requires handling various commercial agreements, maintaining contract records, and monitoring performance and compliance. The position supports the Contract Management Lead, Company Secretary and General Counsel with legal matters as needed. The employer operates a diversified manufacturing and services group with interests across cement, sugar, salt, flour, noodles, packaging, logistics, real estate and philanthropy in Nigeria and Africa.
What you would do
- Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including NDAs, sales and purchase agreements, subcontracts, consulting and licensing agreements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide redlined recommendations and lead negotiations to achieve commercially acceptable outcomes.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation and ensure audit readiness.
- Guide project managers and operations teams on contract interpretation, obligations and processes.
- Develop and implement contract management procedures and contribute to policy improvements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align terms with operational, financial and risk requirements.
- Review and validate contractual documents and instruments (including bank guarantees) and assist with enforcement documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and regulatory requirements in contract activities.
- Monitor contract performance and manage close-out, renewals and amendments as needed.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and Barrister-at-Law qualification to practise in Nigeria
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) required
- Postgraduate degree (e.g., LL.M) is an added advantage
- Membership of relevant professional bodies or certifications in contract management is an added advantage
- Minimum of 8 years post-qualification legal experience, with at least 5 years in drafting, reviewing and managing commercial contracts
- Experience in a top-tier law firm or multinational organisation preferred
- Strong knowledge of contract law, governance, regulatory frameworks and dispute resolution methods
- Experience with drafting, negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts and risk allocation
- Understanding of financial and risk considerations in contracts, including pricing and compliance obligations
- Awareness of regulatory issues and ability to conduct legal research
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