Legal Counsel, Anglophone West Africa
Job ID: AV-341267
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Your Role
- As Legal Counsel, you will act as a key advisor to the business, supporting legal operations and ensuring risks are effectively managed.
You will
- Provide legal advice across a wide range of areas, including commercial, employment, regulatory, tax, and eCommerce matters
- Support DHL Express operations primarily in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners
- Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments, advising the business on potential impact
- Support and manage litigation and claims, working closely with external counsel
- Contribute to legal risk mitigation strategies and compliance initiatives
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure legal risks are identified and addressed proactively
- Support cost-effective management of external legal spend.
What You Bring
- 3 - 5 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
- Solid foundation in commercial and corporate law
- Strong interest in multi-jurisdictional legal work across Africa
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in English.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online