Head of Legal at a Reputable Group of Companies

A reputable Group of companies with a head office based in Abuja is recruiting a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Legal

Location: Abuja

Objectives

• Provide leadership to the Legal Function of the Group:
• Provide strategic support and advice to the Management of the
• Group on Legal matters, legal risks and developments that affect the Group, its processes, procedures and controls, and legal practice within the Group:
• Proactively ensure the legal defence and assurance, Internally and externally, of the business and sustainability of the Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws Degree
• Master of Laws Degree will be an added advantage;
• BL (Barrister-at-law) properly certified and accredited by the
• Nigerian Law School in Nigeria (PROVIDED THAT candidate must have second class upper division from either the University or Nigerian Law School)
• Minimum of 15 years post-call experience, 5 of which must have been spent as an In-house counsel, at a minimum level of Manager (or equivalent) at the time of application; reporting at a Management or senior Management level; in a top tier company or establishment:
• In-house counsel experience must cover Drafting and Conveyance, Commercial Law, Labour Law, Land & Property Law,
• Securitisation and Company Law with in-depth knowledge in these areas of law;
• Significant experience in Dispute resolution practice:
• Experienced in Business / Finance, Commercial settlement transactions, Cross Border Transactions, HR practice will be a significant advantage.

Skills:

• Analytical, versatile in proffering legal guidance, opinions and strategies;
• Leadership skills, ability to motivate and mentor the team of lawyers, strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluency in the
• English language;
• Attention to detail and good management skills;
• Strong IT skills and knowledge relevant to duties.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application documents (cover letter, CV, copy of university Degree, Additional certificates) to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be invited for interview.