LEGAL MANAGER

About Company:

Human Capital Group, a Financial Leasing Company, is recruiting to fill the position below

Job Description:

• Identify and manage group legal risks
• Provide legal advice on the company’s transactions and other matters concerning the company
• Manage the group companies’ relationships with external solicitors and ensure that the group is properly represented in all litigations concerning it.
• Provide statutory Company Secretarial services and act as Secretary to the Board of Directors and all standing committees of the group
• Provide advice on, interpret, and communicate all legal issues, opinions, laws, rules, guidelines statutes, especially as regards Group businesses, to staff and management
• Provide firm but fair opinions on all legal matters to the company
• Review and draft MOUs, legal agreements, and security documentation between the group and external parties: and among the individual companies in the group
• Liaise with the legal departments of external organisations
• Liaise with government agencies for the smooth running of the group (such as filing of papers at CAC, etc.).
• Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.
• Mentor Staff of the Legal department, Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Proven experience managing litigation and regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st May, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: humancapitalgroupng@gmail.com using "Legal Manager" as the subject of the mail.