Legal Consultant

Background Tdh seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Legal Consultant to provide legal advisory and compliance support in relation to its operations in Nigeria. The engagement aims to ensure that Tdh’s activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while proactively managing legal risks. Objective of the Assignment The objective of this consultancy is to provide timely, reliable, and professional legal advisory, documentation, and compliance support services to Tdh in line with Nigerian laws and applicable international legal standards relevant to Tdh’s mandate and operations. Scope of Services Under this framework, the Legal Consultant shall provide the following services: General Legal Advisory and Due Diligence Services Provide general legal advice, verbally and/or in writing, on matters relating to Nigerian laws and regulations. Advise on contract law, contract review, and due diligence processes. Provide legal guidance on labour and employment law, associations law, and regulatory requirements. Advise on visa, immigration, customs NAFDAC, and importation regulations. Provide advisory support on international humanitarian law, foreigners and international protection law, temporary protection, and related legal frameworks. Advise on real estate law, commercial transactions, regulatory licensing, and compliance matters. Review legal documents and advise on permit requirements for project activities and other laws and regulations relevant to Tdh’s operations. Operational Legal Advisory in Nigeria Provide legal advice in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on matters relating to Tdh’s operations within Nigeria. Documentation Services Draft, review, and provide legal input on non-contentious legal documents, including but not limited to: Demand letters and termination letters Agreements and memoranda of understanding Vendor and supplier contracts Employment contracts Operational and service contracts General Compliance Support Provide advisory support on regulatory compliance obligations applicable to the Tdh. Support Tdh in understanding and meeting statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements. Medical Liability Advisory Provide legal advice on matters relating to medical liability, professional responsibility, and risk exposure associated with health-related activities of Tdh. Transactions, Tax, and Related Legal Issues Provide legal advisory services on transactions, tax law, and other related legal matters as they affect Tdh’s operations. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Advisory Provide legal advisory services on CAC laws and regulations, including corporate governance, filings, and compliance obligations. Federal and State Government Advisory Provide legal advisory support on cooperation with Federal and State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Provide advice and assistance on Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS