Head, Legal and Corporate Relations at Primesage Innovation Hub

Primesage is well-positioned to provide all-inclusive HR solutions that improve employee productivity and corporate efficacy. Through a comprehensive range of services created to meet the many demands of businesses in a cutthroat industry, the company hopes to assist companies in Nigeria and abroad in optimizing their human resources. For nearly ten years, Primesage has been providing prestigious clients with customized services. We provide corporate team building events, talent management, recruitment services, and training and human capital development programs for both technical and managerial abilities. In addition to our faculty's vast industrial expertise in human resources management, we have a group of specialists in particular fields who work with companies in a wide range of industries.

With the support and direction of our multifaceted organization, Primesage collaborates with businesses as a smart partnership, offering practical solutions to assist address daily business difficulties by developing their human resources. We advocate a holistic approach, integrating ourselves into our clients' businesses and learning as much as we can about their operations and difficulties. We want to help businesses fulfill their demands and, more importantly, reach their objectives of maintaining their competitive edge and boosting their bottom line outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal and Corporate Relations

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• The Head, Legal and Corporate Relations shall provide leadership and strategic direction to the department, ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives.
• The officer will be responsible for executing all Executive Directives assigned to the department, formulating and advising on legal strategies, and identifying issues that may affect company operations.
• Responsibilities include assigning tasks to staff, supervising unit heads, drafting and reviewing court processes, leading litigation, and advising on general principles of law as they relate to the company’s business.
• The officer shall ensure compliance with corporate policies, attend executive and partner meetings as assigned, and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on departmental activities. Additional tasks may be undertaken as directed by Executive Management.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Direction:

• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, providing clear strategic guidance to the Legal and Corporate Relations team. Ability to align departmental objectives with organizational goals and ensure effective execution of executive directives.

Legal Expertise & Advisory:

• Possesses deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, and litigation law. Capable of formulating legal strategies, advising management on complex issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Litigation & Case Management:

• Proven ability to lead litigation teams, draft and review court processes, and represent the company effectively in legal proceedings. Must ensure accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism in all legal documentation.

Governance & Compliance:

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance standards. Ability to monitor adherence to policies, maintain accurate records, and ensure corporate interactions comply with internal and external requirements.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with executive management, partners, regulators, and stakeholders. Must be able to prepare clear reports, facilitate meetings, and represent the company in high level engagements.

Supervision & Team Management:

• Ability to assign tasks, supervise unit heads, and monitor departmental performance. Must foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Discretion & Confidentiality:

• Demonstrates integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information. Must uphold confidentiality protocols and ensure secure management of legal and corporate records.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister at Law (B.L) from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in Law, Business, or related field is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ cognate experience in corporate law, litigation, and legal advisory, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Professional Certification: Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other relevant professional bodies.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and litigation processes. Proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing complex cases.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify legal risks, propose solutions, and support strategic decision making.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize complex legal issues into actionable insights.
• Personal Attributes: Integrity, leadership, situational awareness, and ability to anticipate industry trends and risks.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: primesageconsulting@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.