Corporate Legal Head at Smash Group

A Company’s Legal Unit, amongst other things, drive business growth through providing valuable legal service and advise to the organisation towards reducing litigation risk.

Our ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years post call experience, 2 of which must be core experience in senior role in a law firm or commercial investment company. He\\She must have demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficient provision the legal services required by the organization of Companies, thereby promoting communication, anticipating risks, reducing liabilities, preventing litigation, defending corporate interests and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, whilst reducing costs of external counsel.
• Provision of legal advice, support and guidance in all matters concerning the legal structure and the laws and regulations governing the Group, its staff and the conduct of its operations, to include employee grievances and claims.
• Assumption of the primary responsibility for the operation of the Legal Department and coordination, supervision and development of other lawyers in the Legal Department
• Provision of legal advice and assistance in the drafting and negotiation of the Group’s commercial agreements
• Provision of legal advice on structuring of new ventures
• Prevention and when necessary, defense and settlement of disputes and litigation involving the Group and liaison with and direction of external counsel in this regard
• Advise and proffer legal opinions to management regarding the legal implications of legal and regulatory changes impacting the Group’s business
• Advising the Group on the corporate structure, compliance with necessary formalities and company law.

REQUIREMENTS

• LLB, BL from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 8 years post call experience, 3 of which must be core experience in senior role in a law firm or commercial investment company
• Ability to think strategically and to envision and balance
• Excellent business judgment and ability to apply business solutions to legal problems Additional Information
• Must have a good knowledge of personnel management.
• Must be discipline and target driven
• Must know labour law and internal policy formulation
• Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills