• Application Deadline: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Lead, Legal Services


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Others


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  


• Salary Range ₦500,000 - ₦750,000/month
  

The Lead, Legal Services plays a vital role in providing strategic legal guidance and support to ensure that the company's operations align with applicable laws and regulations. This involves offering legal advice to management, representing the company in legal matters, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist to provide strategic direction and leadership on legal services which is in alignment with company corporate strategy.


• Provide legal advice, interpretation and guidance to the company management team regarding contracts, state and federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property, and other business-related matters.


• Represent the company internally and externally in negotiation, dispute resolution, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation.


• Provide guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations as applicable to company business and ensure adequacy of controls to mitigate legal and other risks or concerns that may arise.


• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Unit and processes in line with established SOP and objectives of the company.


• Provide substantive guidance, advice, and training on contract negotiation and drafting, and process implementation and improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• First degree in Law or international equivalent from a reputable University


• LL.M or Post graduate degree in Law from a recognized University and a Diploma in Legal Practice of a recognized Bar Course


• Professional legal practice and progressive experience of not less than 8 years with minimum of three years of supervisory or lead responsibility


• Qualified candidates should share resume to joba.adepoju@hcp-ng.com for further engagaements.