Assistant Vice President, Legal at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• The position holder will be instrumental in guiding the organisation’s legal strategy across its diverse investment portfolio. He/she will ensure that all legal aspects of investment activies across different regions and sectors are meticulously handled, safeguarding the organisation's interests while fostering compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive legal strategies that align with global corporate objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on high-stakes investment transactions and corporate governance across international markets.
• Cultivate relationships with external legal advisors and key stakeholders worldwide.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to enhance performance and expertise.
• Lead all legal aspects of new and ongoing infrastructure investment projects.
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders to address legal issues on infrastructure investments.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise legal documents for investment activities.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, analysing precedents and recommending appropriate legal actions.
• Provide sector and investment advice, leveraging international best practices.
• Ensure compliance with governance, business integrity, environmental, and social standards, including KYC and AML requirements.
• Review and advise on legal drafts and standard documentation, offering expertise on regulatory and investment structures.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and stakeholders.
• Advise on deal structures and terms, ensuring the bankability of transactions.
• Assist in setting up dedicated holding companies to attract capital, develop investor-friendly environments, and manage specialised teams.
• Collaborate on transaction development, supporting legal negotiations for MOUs, heads of terms, and letters of intent.
• Liaise with the procurement team to select and manage legal service providers for transactions, including negotiating engagement terms.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university and qualified to practice in Nigeria (L.L.B. and B.L.)
• Relevant professional and postgraduate qualification(s) will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills And Expereince

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, four (4) of which must have been at a strategic management level.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Political savvy, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority within the legal sphere.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Team player who collaborates with ease and has contagious creative energy.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.