A privately held business established as a full service investment banking firm providing services that
also include investment management and securities trading,
Job Title: Legal Manager
HCDC – Nigeria
The Legal Manager is expected to:
Provide leadership, manage staff and resources in the Legal department
Provide and interpret legal information and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
Review and advise management on legal implication of internal policies and procedures
Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
Assess legal implications that needs to be brought to the management’s attention
Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to support various business activities
Negotiate, review and draft documentations for business transactions
Prepare monthly and quarterly report of the department for executive management meetings
Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the Legal department staff to ensure an effective and motivated team
Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate course actions are taken.
Liaise with the HR department in conducting performance appraisal to ensure competency gaps are addressed.
Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
Desired Skills and Experience
A minimum of Bachelors degree or its equivalent in the Arts or Social Sciences
5-7 years post call inclusive of NYSC. At least 4 of these years in a good corporate commercial legal firm or in a good corporate legal department.
A professional and commercial approach to legal affairs
Confidence and articulation with capital market knowledge
Managerial skills for supervision and management of staff and company assets
How to Apply
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