Legal Counsel Anglophone West Africa
Deutsche Post
Lagos, Nigeria
Are you a driven legal professional looking to grow your career in an international, fast-paced environment? Join DHL Group and support our business across Anglophone West Africa, advising on a broad range of legal topics and helping shape legal strategies across the region.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders while gaining exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal matters in a dynamic and evolving market.
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
Why join DHL Group?
Work across a diverse and growing region
Gain exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters
Collaborate with international teams and stakeholders
Build your career in a global market leader in logistics
Ready to take the next step? Apply now or reach out to learn more.
