Legal Manager at Lagoon Hospital

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The manager must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong business acumen with a view to protecting and safeguarding the interest of the Company

Key Duties/Responsibilities

•  Provides advisory services to senior management on a variety of issues regarding legal risk compliance corporate governance, data protection and company secretariat ·       
• Supports the development and leading of internal audit and corporate compliance programs.
• Executes the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
• Evaluate and manage pre-litigation disputes
• Support the development and execution of litigation strategy, manage discovery obligations, manage outside counsel, determine proper case disposition, and monitor litigation budgets expenses.
• Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large.
• Participate in significant internal investigations.
• Ensure information flow to internal and external stakeholders are reliable, correct and approved in line with regulatory requirements and business sustainability at all times.
• Prepares reports on the operation and progress of compliance, and risk management efforts on a regular basis.
• Tracks relevant legislation and regulations that may affect the Company’s business and advises the business in relation thereto.
• Reviews, updates, and develops Company data privacy and security policies and procedures, working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, and all other appropriate stakeholders, including Finance and commercial business leads.
• Cooperate with Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) and act as a contact point for DPCO on issues relating to data processing.

Job Specifications

• Education Qualification: Minimum of Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from reputable Academic Institution 
• Professional Qualification: Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (BL)
• Experience (Dimension & No of years): Must have at least 9-11 years at the bar, 
  • 3-5 years managerial experience. 
  • Certifications in Data Protection, Risk Management and Company Secretariat will be an added advantage
  • Prior experience working in or with healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, or pharmaceutical organizations). 

Key Competency Requirements:

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Sufficient knowledge of information technology and data management systems is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.