Head, Legal Services & Service Manager at Intersect Consortium

Location: Kado, Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing practical legal advice, drafting and reviewing legal documents, overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance, supporting healthcare and mental health law compliance, managing legal matters and developing organisational policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Management, Human Resources, Accounts, clinical and administrative teams, departmental heads and external legal advisers to ensure that the Consortium and its affiliated organisations operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Contract Management:

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management and relevant departments on corporate, commercial, employment, healthcare and operational matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), tender documents, service agreements and other legal instruments.
• Review contractual commitments and identify legal implications, liabilities and potential areas of risk.
• Recommend appropriate measures to protect the Consortium’s legal and commercial interests.
• Support debt recovery processes and advise on legal options for resolving disputes.

Corporate and Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage statutory filings and corporate documentation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Monitor compliance with annual returns, changes in company particulars, company registrations and other statutory obligations.
• Coordinate hospital licensing, licence renewals and applicable data protection registration and compliance requirements, in Abuja & other Nigerian States.
• Liaise with the Accounts Department on tax-related compliance matters and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate compliance registers, regulatory calendars and records of filings, approvals and renewals for the Consortium.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations and advise Management on their implications for the Consortium.

Healthcare and Mental Health Law Compliance:

• Monitor compliance with the Nigeria National Mental Health Act and other applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
• Review voluntary and involuntary admission documentation and related procedures in accordance with applicable legal requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate independent medical assessments and maintain appropriate documentation for involuntary admissions, where required.
• Review patient admission agreements, consent documentation and relevant clinical and administrative policies.
• Provide legal guidance on patient rights, confidentiality, professional licensing, healthcare operations and other legal issues affecting the Consortium’s facilities.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and prepare reports on healthcare regulatory requirements for Management.

Litigation, Incidents and Risk Management:

• Manage and monitor legal disputes, litigation, external complaints and matters involving government agencies or other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate responses to inquiries, claims and investigations involving the Consortium and its affiliated organisations.
• Review and monitor incident reports, disciplinary cases and related investigations, providing legal guidance where necessary.
• Work with external solicitors and other professional advisers on ongoing cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and cost-effective legal representation.
• Identify legal and operational risks and recommend practical measures to minimise exposure.
• Maintain an updated register of legal cases, disputes, incidents and outstanding legal actions.

Policy Development, Legal Documentation and Training:

• Develop, review and update organisational policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), agreements and compliance guidelines.
• Support the implementation of policies relating to staff conduct, pre-employment testing, staff absconding, workplace hazards, repatriation, patient admissions and other relevant operational matters.
• Work with departmental heads to ensure that policies reflect applicable legal requirements and operational realities.
• Track policies awaiting approval and monitor implementation of approved policies.
• Maintain a central, well-organised repository of contracts, legal opinions, statutory documents, policies, case files and other corporate records.

Training and Capacity Development:

• Organise and conduct staff training on legal compliance, organisational policies, healthcare regulations, incident reporting and risk management.
• Develop training materials and ensure staff understand and comply with relevant policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain training records and prepare reports on training activities and outcomes.

Employment, Professional Licensing and Data Protection:

• Provide legal support on employment matters, disciplinary procedures, staff grievances and workplace compliance.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of staff records and professional credentials in collaboration with Human Resources and relevant departments.
• Maintain appropriate records of professional licence verification and renewal requirements for regulated personnel
• Support compliance with applicable Nigerian data protection and privacy requirements.
• Advise on confidentiality, information governance, records management and the lawful handling of personal and sensitive information.

Legal Training and Compliance Awareness:

• Organise and facilitate legal and compliance training for staff, management and relevant departmental teams.
• Promote awareness of organisational policies, regulatory obligations, incident reporting procedures and legal risk management.
• Develop training materials and guidance notes to support consistent implementation of legal requirements.
• Monitor training participation and maintain appropriate training records.

Corporate Governance and Management Support:

• Support Management in strengthening corporate governance, accountability and ethical business practices across the Consortium.
• Monitor compliance with relevant company meetings, corporate procedures, committee decisions and assigned action points.
• Review committee minutes and follow up on legal and compliance-related matters requiring Management’s attention.
• Prepare periodic legal, regulatory and risk management reports, minutes, etc., for the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate with departmental heads to obtain required reports, monitor agreed deliverables and escalate significant compliance concerns.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by Management.

Rent and Lease Administration:

• Liaise with landlords, property managers, facility administrators and relevant internal departments on rent payments, lease renewals, tenancy issues and other property-related matters.
• Coordinate rent payments for all organisations under the Consortium in liaison with the Accounts Department.
• Maintain an annual rent calendar tracking payment deadlines, lease expirations and renewal dates.
• Keep proper records of tenancy agreements, rent payment receipts and related property documents.
• Send reminders for upcoming rent payments and renewals, and report outstanding obligations to Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL. B).
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar and hold a valid qualification to practise as a legal practitioner in Nigeria.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-call legal experience, preferably in healthcare law, corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in contract drafting and review, statutory filings, policy development and legal risk management.
• Experience handling litigation, regulatory engagements, incident investigations or disciplinary matters will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with healthcare operations, mental health legislation, hospital licensing and data protection compliance will be an added advantage.
• Experience supporting senior management and working across multiple departments or organisations is desirable.
• A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), corporate governance, compliance or a related field will be an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal issues in clear, practical terms.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and document-review skills.
• Sound understanding of Nigerian corporate law, regulatory requirements and legal procedures.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify legal risks, exercise sound professional judgement and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

• Salary depends on experience and suitability..
• The opportunity to contribute to the legal and regulatory integrity of a growing, multi-organisation consortium.
• A role with exposure to corporate governance, healthcare regulation, legal advisory and organisational risk management.
• The opportunity to support the development of effective policies, systems and compliance practices.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Intersect Consortium is an equal-opportunity employer committed to professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and legal compliance.