Director, Legal Department
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Nwonye Business World is a forward-thinking and development-oriented business organization committed to promoting sustainable economic growth, entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, and wealth creation. The organization seeks to bridge the gap between traditional business practices and modern opportunities by embracing innovation, digital technology, strategic partnerships, and market-driven solutions.
A major area of focus for Nwonye Business World is agriculture, through its subsidiary, Nwonye Integrated Farms (NIF). The subsidiary focuses on crop and animal production, digital and integrated farming, agricultural training, value addition, agribusiness development, and market linkages. Through these initiatives, the organization aims to empower farmers, youths, aspiring agripreneurs, and agricultural cooperatives with the knowledge, skills, and business opportunities needed to succeed in the modern agricultural economy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director, Legal Department
Location: Jalingo, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the organization.
- Draft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents.
- Represent the organization in legal and regulatory matters where applicable.
- Monitor compliance with relevant Nigerian laws and regulations.
- Protect the organization's legal interests and provide risk-management advice.
Requirements
- Must possess an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) degree from a recognized University.
- Must have strong knowledge of Nigerian laws and legal procedures.
- Excellent communication, analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to represent and advise the organization on legal matters.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
- Call to the Nigerian Bar / membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is an added advantage.
- Relevant legal work experience will be an advantage.
Salary
N2,500,000 annually.
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8th December, 2026.
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Nwonye Business World,
7B Millennium Suite,
Jalingo, Taraba State,
Nigeria.
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