4 Head Of Legal jobs in Nigeria

Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of high-integrity machine tools and other engineering products and spares designed to serve the project, operation, and maintenance needs of a range of industries. Due to Expansion, they are currently in need of a Group Head - Audit, Legal and Compliance.

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

•Manage all corporate litigations and legal risks across the group. •Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements and all legal documents. •Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training. •Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies. •Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously. •Manage the performance of internal audits and external audits of suppliers •Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues. •Draft, modify and implement company policies. •Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR department to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations •Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks. •Monitor compliance, licensing, and company secretarial requirements of the group. •Perform detailed research on legal matters and bring up recommendations for improved performance. •Liaise with Regulators as well as internal business divisions to ensure a sound understanding of compliance requirements, and governance issues and advise management of emerging compliance issues thus guiding the group in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks.

•Bachelor's Degree in Law or related discipline with 15 years of hands-on experience as head of legal/regulatory compliance in a significant manufacturing concern. •Work experience in an internal audit environment •Admission into Bar and the ability to think outside the box and demonstrate commercial application of legal knowledge are necessary. •In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations. •Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping. •A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality. •An analytical mind able to "see" the complexities of procedures and regulations. •Excellent communication skills.

Our client a forward-thinking company operating at the nexus of energy, infrastructure, and national development is seeking a top-tier Executive Personal Assistant (EPA)  with legal expertise  to support the Managing Director (MD) in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This role blends executive administration  with corporate legal coordination , requiring the ideal candidate to serve as an operational anchor, trusted advisor, and legal gatekeeper. You'll interface at board, investor, and regulatory levels while maintaining the agility of a modern, fast-scaling organization.

The organization is also considering engaging external General Counsel services  from a leading power-sector law firm  and the successful candidate may serve as the internal liaison and contract lead  with such a firm making prior experience in corporate law, negotiation, or GC interfacing a major asset.

Manage MDs complex calendar, high-level engagements, and confidential communications

Prepare board briefs, business reviews, presentations, and executive talking points

Attend and represent MD in high-level internal/external meetings, as delegated

Drive follow-through on key decisions, action points, and stakeholder commitments

Draft, review, and maintain contracts, MoUs, NDAs, board resolutions, and regulatory submissions

Liaise with external legal partners (including potential outsourced General Counsel) on key transactions and compliance issues

Maintain accurate, secure records for legal, corporate, and strategic documentation

Ensure internal governance processes and contracts adhere to industry standards

Coordinate major strategic projects across departments and partner organizations

Build and maintain relationships with board members, regulators, investors, and government agencies

Track KPIs, project milestones, and executive priorities, ensuring alignment with MDs agenda

Education:

Minimum of LLB and BL ; LLM or MBA is a strong plus

Experience:

7-10 years in senior executive support, legal advisory, or corporate governance

Minimum of 3 years supporting C-suite or executive board

Experience in energy, power, infrastructure, or legal consulting  sectors is preferred

Skills:

High-level legal writing and document review

Executive stakeholder engagement and representation

Calendar, task, and operations management for senior leadership

Professional discretion, emotional intelligence, and ethical judgment

Strong research, briefing, and analytical capabilities

Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams, and productivity tools

Monthly Salary:  1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Health Insurance (HMO)

Pension Scheme

Performance-based bonuses

Paid annual and sick leave

Training allowance and access to career development

Strategic exposure to regulatory and board-level decision-making