Senior Counsel - Corporate Transactions

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Counsel - Corporate Transactions, as a member of the legal team, will be responsible for managing legal deliverables for the Finance and Procurement teams and deliver Company Secretariat responsibilities for Nigerian Bottling Company and its affiliated entities. The Senior Counsel will also implement corporate governance policies and contribute to the company's overall governance strategy.

IS THIS YOU?

• 10+ years of related professional work experience
• A bachelor’s degree in law; and admission to the Nigerian Bar
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and laws
• Experience advising on local and cross-border financing, insolvency and M&A transactions
• Import Clearing, tracking and transshipments
• Experience in undertaking legal due diligence audit relating to financing, insolvency and M&A transactions
• Experience in drafting and negotiating finance, insolvency and M&A-related agreements
• Strong knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and contract law
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong trusting relationships with senior business stakeholders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support to Finance Team in relation to M&A as well as debt and equity finance transactions (the “Transactions”), including drafting, negotiation, review of documentation, and transaction management.
• Review the legal due diligence reports prepared by external counsel and advising on findings from the due diligence review.
• Standardize procurement contracts and ensuring contract terms are clear, balanced, and compliant with applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies.
• Liaise with the company secretariat on the maintenance and update of the company’s common seal and statutory books of the company.
• Drive the company’s corporate governance agenda in line with the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance.
• Advise on transaction structure and legal requirements for the Transactions to ensure that transaction objectives are achieved.
• Support procurement team in regulatory interface with customs or other clearing agencies for the import of goods.
• Develop trust, confidence, and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and TCC.
• Research, critically analyze, and provide legal opinions to the leadership team and business partner functions on diverse matters relating to the company’s operations.
• Monitor and keep up to date with laws, regulations, and professional codes relevant to the company’s business.
• Manage the relationship with the Company Secretary and serve as the point of contact for board matters.
• Hold periodic meetings/brainstorming sessions with partner functions to manage/minimize legal risk to the business.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Regional Directors and other CCH Senior Legal Counsels and ensure timely communication of issues impacting the business.
• Conduct periodic training for partner functions on legislative/regulatory requirements/changes that impact the business.

ABOUT COCA-COLA HBC

At Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company - operating in Nigeria as Nigerian Bottling Company Limited, we celebrate forward-thinking people who deliver with speed and agility, who never stop looking for ways to grow the business and themselves. At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, age and disability. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE

March 21, 2025

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