Legal Officer – French Speaking

Legal Officer – French Speaking

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is a leading player in Nigeria’s poultry and agricultural value chain, committed to delivering quality poultry products and supporting sustainable growth across the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management and business units on day-to-day operational and commercial matters.
• Advise on legal risks associated with business decisions, transactions, partnerships, and operational activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, leases, memoranda of understanding, and other contractual documents.
• Support the Company in maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing litigation, claims, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the Company.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance and statutory matters.
• Ensure legal and contractual obligations involving Francophone markets or counterparties are properly understood and managed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised university.
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar and possess a valid BL qualification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-call legal experience, preferably within a corporate, commercial, manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture, poultry or related business environment.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory laws.
• Experience managing or supporting litigation and dispute resolution will be an advantage.
• Experience working with French-speaking clients, companies, or international stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.

How to Apply Send their Applications to: vacancies@afshltd.com