Agric Lawyer at Farming System Support Services

Farming System Support Services is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Kaduna

Assist farmers in succession planning in order to help preserve farms for future generations
Assist in zoning, land use cases and eminent domain issues
Obtain licenses and permits that agricultural entities may need in order to operate
Provide information to those in agriculture on labor and employment laws
Provide guidance in regulatory compliance
Understand environmental legislation vs. landowner rights
Assist in the implementation of federal farm policies as they apply within the state
Provide assistance in preventing fraud and deception in packaging and labeling of products
Give general legal counsel to individuals, companies or organizations
Identify and carry out opportunities to help protect farms from urban sprawl and activists
Develop a detailed knowledge of issues affecting agriculture
Build relationships with local farmers, extension staff and scientists
Work collaboratively with peers and external organizations.