Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL)

At Kennedia Consulting, our work is shaped by real-world experience across people, growth, and operations. We partner with organizations at different stages of maturity, from fast-growing SMEs to established corporates, helping them solve complex workforce and business challenges with clarity and precision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

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

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Chief Legal Officer to provide strategic legal guidance across a diversified financial services group.
• The role involves overseeing legal risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s legal strategy and ensure regulatory compliance
• Advise executive leadership on legal risks and business decisions
• Oversee contracts, litigation, and corporate governance matters
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• LLB and BL qualification; LLM is an advantage
• Minimum of 12 – 18 years legal experience, preferably in financial services
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law
• Proven leadership experience in a senior legal role

Preferred:

• Experience in banking, insurance, or asset management
• Membership in relevant legal associations

Salary
N1,000,000 - N2,000,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2026.