• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Manager, Legal



• Job Type Full Time



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



• Experience 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

About the Role

• The Senior Manager Legal leads the organization’s legal function by providing strategic advice and guidance on business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.


• This role oversees contracts, negotiations, and dispute resolution, while collaborating with business units to protect the company’s interests..

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice to senior management and business units on contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and operational risks.


• Support strategic business initiatives with risk mitigation and legal insights.


• Support the Board and senior management in implementing strong corporate governance practices.


• Advise on corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards to ensure legal compliance and best practice.


• Assist in preparing and filing statutory returns and maintaining corporate records.


• Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.


• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on required actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); a Master’s degree or LLM is a plus.


• Professional certification or bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction is required..


• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate law, commercial law, or a related legal field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.


• Expertise in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.


• Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.


• Familiarity with litigation and dispute resolution processes.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to advise senior management and stakeholders.