Job Summary
- The Head, Legal & Corporate Relations will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and governance oversight for all legal, regulatory, and corporate engagement functions of the organization.
- The role is responsible for safeguarding the Company’s (Etazuma Mining & Industries Limited and its Client Companies) legal interests, ensuring full regulatory compliance, managing litigation exposure, and strengthening corporate relationships with key stakeholders.
- The position serves as a strategic advisor to Executive Management on all legal and corporate matters, ensuring that business decisions are informed, risk-aware, and aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Executive Alignment:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Legal and Corporate Relations function in alignment with the Company’s overall business objectives.
- Translate Executive Management Directives (EMDs) into actionable legal and corporate strategies.
- Advise Executive Management on legal implications of business decisions, investments, partnerships, and operational activities.
- Proactively identify legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and provide strategic mitigation recommendations.
Legal Advisory & Risk Management:
- Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Company on all corporate, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Formulate and implement legal strategies to protect the Company’s interests across all business activities.
- Provide guidance on contracts, transactions, joint ventures, and corporate structuring.
- Identify emerging legal risks and ensure proactive risk mitigation and compliance measures.
Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution:
- Provide overall leadership and direction on all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the Company.
- Oversee the preparation, drafting, and review of all court processes, legal submissions, and case documentation.
- Coordinate with external counsel and ensure effective representation of the Company in all legal proceedings.
- Develop strategies for dispute prevention, negotiation, and resolution to minimize legal exposure and cost.
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
- Establish and maintain robust corporate governance frameworks across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
- Oversee corporate filings, regulatory submissions, and statutory obligations.
- Monitor adherence to governance standards and ensure proper documentation and record-keeping.
Corporate Relations & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Lead corporate engagement with regulators, government agencies, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Manage high-level relationships to support business continuity and regulatory alignment.
- Represent the Company in executive meetings, negotiations, and official engagements as assigned.
- Provide strategic input on corporate positioning, reputation management, and stakeholder relations.
Contract Management & Legal Documentation:
- Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of all legal agreements and contracts.
- Ensure contractual arrangements adequately protect the Company’s interests and mitigate risks.
- Develop and standardize contract templates, policies, and documentation processes.
Departmental Leadership & Performance Management:
- Provide leadership and oversight to all units within the Legal and Corporate Relations Department.
- Assign tasks, supervise unit heads, and ensure effective execution of departmental responsibilities.
- Establish performance standards, monitor outputs, and drive continuous improvement within the team.
- Build capacity within the department through mentoring, training, and professional development.
Reporting & Executive Communication:
- Provide timely updates to Executive Management on critical issues requiring attention or decision.
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in all legal and corporate communications.
Policy Development & Advisory:
- Develop, review, and implement legal and corporate policies to support organizational objectives.
- Ensure policies are aligned with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide advisory support on policy interpretation and implementation across business units.
Confidentiality & Ethical Standards:
- Maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and corporate information.
- Ensure secure management of legal records and adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Promote ethical standards and compliance culture across the organization.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
- Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) with valid practicing license.
- Master's Degree (LL.M, MBA, or related field) is an added advantage.
Professional Experience:
- 12 - 15 years of post-call experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role (Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director).
- Proven experience providing legal advisory at executive or board level.
- Strong background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law, preferably within:
- Mining / extractive industryEnergy / power sector
- Manufacturing or infrastructure environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity or group structures.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Contract negotiation and structuring
- Corporate governance and compliance oversight.
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