• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Legal Services



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Objectives

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Legal Services Department, ensuring that the Company’s interests are fully protected in all legal and regulatory matters.


• Lead the development, review, and implementation of legal policies, frameworks, and processes that safeguard the Company’s operations and reputation.


• Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive management, the Board, and business units on all legal and compliance matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance and support to the Company’s leadership on business decisions, transactions, and risk management.


• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of high-value and complex contracts to ensure the Company’s interests are protected.


• Ensure effective governance, legal compliance, and risk management across all business operations and units.


• Represent the Company in engagements with regulators, external counsel, and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.


• Manage relationships with external solicitors and ensure cost-effective and satisfactory resolution of outsourced matters.


• Supervise the custody, management, and retrieval of legal instruments, executed contracts, and other critical documents.


• Provide leadership to the Legal Services team by setting performance goals, mentoring staff, and building legal capacity within the department.


• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.


• Provide timely updates to the Board and Executive Management on emerging legal risks, regulatory changes, and litigation matters.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).


• A postgraduate degree (LL.M or MBA) and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ICSAN, IBA) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years post-call legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services, fintech, or a reputable commercial law firm.


• Proven expertise in corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and governance.


• Strong track record in managing complex legal matters and leading legal teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Company Law, Contract Law, and Financial Services Regulations.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.