• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Counsel Anglophone West Africa



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

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