Assistant Legal Manager at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

TGI Nigeria Ltd has the mandate to focus on highly competitive & growth intensive sectors: Culinary, Condiments & Other Packaged Foods.

The company has been assigned to design a fundamentally robust FMCG business model – based on the principles of Insight Driven Strategic Marketing and grounded on an efficient Sales, Distribution and Logistic infrastructure, that can be scaled up to deliver for the groups FMCG ambitions in a dynamic & competitive environment.

The responsibility of creating & developing a pan-Africa market for all existing FMCG offerings from the group also rests with TGI Nigeria Ltd.Job Summary

The Assistant Manager, Legal will support the Group’s legal function by providing expert advice, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and safeguarding the organization’s interests through effective contract management, litigation support, and corporate governance. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Job Details

Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Identify potential legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Litigation & External Counsel Coordination

Liaise with external solicitors and consultants to ensure effective handling of legal matters.
Monitor ongoing litigation and provide updates to management.
Coordinate witnesses and counsel for upcoming matters.

Legal Advisory & Research

Provide timely legal opinions and support to business units.
Conduct legal research to support informed decision-making.
Advise on regulatory compliance and emerging legal issues.

Debt Recovery Oversight

Monitor debt recovery cases and recommend appropriate actions.
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with recovery procedures.
Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recoveries.

Regulatory Monitoring

Track and report on new laws, regulations, and policies impacting the Group.
Advise management on implications and required actions.

Training & Development

Deliver training sessions for business units and the legal department.
Participate in continuous professional development through internal and external training programs.

Company Secretarial Duties

Assist with preparation of meeting minutes and other secretarial functions.
Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of resolutions and corporate documents.

Policy & SOP Development

Develop and implement SOPs for vendor registration and other legal processes.
Ensure enforceability and effective execution across the Group.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree; BL required.
Minimum of 6-8 years’ post-call experience in corporate legal practice or in-house counsel role.
Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Organizational and project management skills.
Continuous learning mindset.