Head of Legal

Responsibilities:

• Legal Strategy and Policy Development: Lead and implement the company’s legal strategy to support business objectives.
• Legal Advisory Support: Provide comprehensive and up-to-date legal advice to the GMD and the business in a wide range of areas, including contract law, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Compliance Management: Monitor and ensure that the business complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Implement compliance strategies and guidelines where necessary.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify legal risks and potential legal issues within the business's operations and develop strategies to mitigate the risks and prevent legal disputes.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage all litigation and legal disputes involving the company, ensuring that all legal actions are handled efficiently and cost-effectively.
• External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, and legal professionals.
• Corporate Governance and Secretarial Duties: Oversee the company’s corporate governance framework, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Serve as the company secretary, maintaining corporate records and creating meeting minutes throughout board and committee meetings.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong connections with internal and external stakeholders vital to the company's interests.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and effectively manage the legal team, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement, while managing departmental budget and resources effectively.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a senior legal management role.
• Extensive experience in corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, and litigation.
• Good advocacy strategy and planning skills.
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice to senior management.
• Experience in dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration & litigation).
• Advanced skills in research or investigations of facts and cases.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian legal regulatory frameworks and legal trends relevant to the industry.

Location: Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos