Head, Legal Services at a Leading Manufacturing Company - Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited

Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client, a manufacturing company based in Nnewi, Anambra State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal Services

Location: Nnewi, Anambra
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Company Secretary
Department: Company Secretariat

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire a Head of Legal Services.
• This role provides comprehensive, proactive, and strategic legal counsel to safeguard the company’s interests.
• The incumbent ensures legal compliance, manages risk, and oversees all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contracts, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and statutory compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements, including supply agreements, sales contracts, joint ventures, NDAs, service level agreements, and procurement contracts to protect the company’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and listing requirements of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), and other regulatory bodies. Support the Company Secretary in organizing board and committee meetings, preparing minutes, and maintaining statutory records.
• Provide timely legal advice to management and departments on commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory inquiries, and operational risks.
• Manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes involving the company; instruct and manage external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Act as a key contact for regulatory bodies on legal matters; monitor changes in legislation and regulations affecting the manufacturing sector and advise the company on necessary actions.
• Develop, implement, and review corporate policies from a legal and compliance perspective, including the company’s code of conduct and anti-bribery policies.
• Identify legal risks associated with business operations and develop mitigation plans; provide staff training on legal and compliance topics.
• Lead and manage the legal team, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services and professional development of team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Qualified and licensed attorney/solicitor in the jurisdiction of operation.
• Membership in a recognized Bar Association or Law Society.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive legal practice with significant experience in corporate law, contracts, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Proven experience managing litigation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to oversee in-house counsel and external advisors.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills for contracts and strategic deals.
• Ability to advise the board and executive team on risk management and legal strategy.
• Familiarity with international law and cross-border transactions is an added advantage.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
• Resilient, decisive, and adaptable in complex legal environments.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.