Head, Legal(Cross-border operations)
StreSERT Integrated Limited
Legal Services
Job Summary
Our client is a Group of companies with over 3 decades of business operations in areas such as power generation, real estate, construction and automobile. The Group has so far established itself as a renowned and trusted brand providing reliable, top-quality solutions for Nigerians. As the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will lead and oversee all legal and compliance activities across the company's offshore, local, and international entities.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Senior level
- Experience Length: 15 years
Job Description/Requirements
- Develop and implement the strategic direction for the legal and compliance function.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal and compliance professionals.
- Ensure the alignment of the legal and compliance strategy with the overall business objectives
Legal Advisory
- Provide expert legal advice to the executive team and board of directors on a broad range of issues, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employment law, and regulatory matters.
- Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of all critical contracts and agreements.
Compliance Oversight
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust compliance program to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
- Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company and ensure proactive compliance measures are in place.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks across all business units.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage risk effectively.
- Handle any legal disputes, litigation, or investigations, and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
International and Cross-Border Operations:
- Oversee legal and compliance matters related to the company's offshore, local, and international operations, ensuring all activities are compliant with local, regional, and international laws.
- Coordinate with local legal and compliance teams in different jurisdictions to manage and harmonize global compliance efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, board members, and external partners.
Policy Development:
- Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure ethical business practices.
- Promote a culture of compliance and integrity within the organization.
Training and Education:
- Lead training programs for employees on legal and compliance matters to foster a culture of compliance.
- Provide ongoing education and updates to the executive team and board on relevant legal and compliance issues.
- Litigation success rate: Percentage of favorable outcomes in legal proceedings
- Stakeholder satisfaction: Feedback from internal stakeholders (e.g., board members, executives) on the quality and timeliness of legal and compliance support.
- Team performance metrics: Performance evaluations and goal achievement rates of the legal and compliance team
- Process improvement initiatives: Number and impact of implemented process improvements within the legal and compliance function. ▪ Contract turnaround time: Average time taken to review and finalize contracts and agreements
- Cross-border compliance adherence: Number of compliance issues or breaches in international operations.
- Chairman
- Executive Committee
- Managing Directors
- Legal Team
- Legal Practitioners
- Regulatory Bodies
- External Consultants
- LL. B Degree from an accredited institution. LL.M from an accredited University is an added advantage
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership positio
- Proven experience at a multinational is essential.
- Demonstrated experience managing legal and compliance functions in a multinational organization.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of international legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Regular training for personnel development
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