Legal Head

Legal Services

Lagos

The head of legal is responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts, risk management, and the development of plans and policies. will also be tasked with ensuring that the legal department – staff and resources – are managed effectively.

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Management level
• Experience Length:10 years

• Manage, and coordinate the drafting, vetting and review of all legal documents and agreements relating to the Company’s legal operations;
• Lead the development of standard legal clauses for all commercial terms and conditions;
• Identify and advice on potential legal risk in commercial transactions;
• Formulate and implement legal strategies to ensure minimal interruption to the company’s operations from third parties;
• Participate in the formulation of corporate policies to ensure all legal requirements and relevant aspects of statutory compliance of the company are met;
• Work proactively to facilitate the resolution of conflicts to avoid litigation;
• Liaise with the external legal advisers/attorneys to defend the Company’s in all litigation cases and ensure there are no subsisting injunction against the company;
• Participate in all arbitration proceedings relating to the Company;
• Facilitate and monitor the issuance/renewal of Certificates, approvals and licenses required in the successful running of the Company’s business;
• Prepare relevant reports to aid decision making by the management;
• Prepare annual budget/reports as well as the goals/strategies for the Legal Department;
• Provide administrative and other secretariat duties as directed;
• Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant federal, state, business, and local bodies, legislatures, and the community at large

• Minimum academic qualification of BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
• MA or BSc in Business Administration  and LL.M will be considered an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
• Outstanding communication skills

17 Mar, 2023