Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments. Take up the challenge. Join us!
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Counsel – Corporate Transactions
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-Time
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.
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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law; and admission to the Nigerian Bar
- 10+ years of related professional work experience
- 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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
_______________________________________________________________________
“Order Your Copy Now” — Basil Momodu, Esq. Unveils Second Edition Of His Book, "Civil Procedure In Nigeria"
According to the learned author, Basil Momodu Esq. "Law review is a continuum. We will continue to track changes in the law to enrich future editions." Recommended Booksellers: Lagos: 08033855230, Abuja: 08035991379, and others.
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
Bonus:
Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.
How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626
________________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
