Head of Legal
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- We are seeking a Head of Legal that will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal risks, and providing strategic legal guidance.
- This role involves contract management, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and ensuring adherence to industry-specific laws in the automobile
Key Responsibilities
Legal Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international automotive laws and regulations.
- Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the automobile industry.
- Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
- Handle regulatory compliance issues related to vehicle safety, labour laws, and intellectual
Contract Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, dealers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that all contractual agreements align with corporate policies and legal requirements.
- Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation:
- Represent the company in legal disputes, arbitration, and court proceedings.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel when needed.
- Handle product liability claims, warranty disputes, and intellectual property rights issues.
Corporate Governance & Ethics:
- Ensure corporate governance policies are in place and adhered to.
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on legal matters.
- Implement ethical compliance programs and training for employees.
Intellectual Property & Regulatory Affairs:
- Protect the company’s trademarks, patents, and proprietary technology.
- Oversee legal compliance for product safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Ensure adherence to automotive industry-specific compliance such as emissions standards, manufacturing laws, and import/export regulations.
Employment & Labour Law Compliance:
- Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, labour disputes, and workplace policies.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, employee rights, and workplace safety regulations.
- Handle legal matters related to employee terminations, grievances, and workplace ethics.
Requirements
- LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree; LL.M. or MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferably in the automobile or manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of corporate law, labour law, contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements in the automotive sector.
- Negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, risk assessment, and excellent communication skills.
- Membership in a recognized bar association or legal body.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online