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Opportunity type
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Location
Nigeria
Work arrangement
Remote
Compensation
Not disclosed
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Role shape: Responsibility-led role with a detailed skills profile.
Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to 10+ years of corporate legal experience, with 5+ years in a senior legal leadership role; Admitted to practice in a recognized jurisdiction; LLB or equivalent qualification required. Use one concrete example that shows you can Direct all corporate legal strategy and provide counsel to the C-suite and Board of Directors.
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Job Overview
The Director, Corporate Counsel will serve as the chief legal officer responsible for all corporate legal matters. You'll provide strategic legal guidance on business transactions, regulatory matters, and corporate governance while overseeing internal compliance programs and external legal relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all corporate legal strategy and provide counsel to the C-suite and Board of Directors
- Manage litigation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- Oversee employment law, intellectual property, and data protection matters
- Build, mentor, and manage the legal department team
- Establish corporate governance frameworks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
- Negotiate and review complex commercial agreements and partnerships
Requirements
- 10+ years of corporate legal experience, with 5+ years in a senior legal leadership role
- Admitted to practice in a recognized jurisdiction; LLB or equivalent qualification required
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, litigation management, and regulatory compliance
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset with ability to balance business objectives and legal risk
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to shape legal strategy at a growing organization
- Professional development and continuing legal education support
- Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
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