Head of Operations at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

The Head of Operations will report directly to the CEO on the day-to-day running of the group’s business in line with its mission, and strategic plan.

The candidate will play a critical role to help shape and guide the future, growth, and development of the  group by identifying innovation, and risk management processes for the Group.

Requirements   

• LLB from an accredited University and B.L from the Nigerian Law School.
• Post Graduate degree in Corporate Law or MBA is an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Nigeria (ICSAN), and NBA is required.
• Minimum of 9 – 12 years post-call commercial/corporate experience either in-house or in a law firm with at least 5 years in a managerial position.
• Good knowledge of practices and applications in Capital Markets Dispute resolution, and all aspects of Corporate Law.
• Proven ability to work with large and dynamic teams
• Extensive experience in Regulatory Compliance, company law and statutory compliance
• Governance & Controls.
• Outstanding leadership and management skills.
• Business development, sales, or marketing skills.
• Technical capacity in dealing with and advising on corporate, business, and commercial law matters, encompassing. contracts/agreements, arbitration, and legal risk management.
• People Oriented & Emotionally Intelligent.

Job Description

• Liaise with external legal advisers/attorneys to defend the Group in all litigation cases and ensure there are no subsisting injunctions against the Company.
• Provides direction to the Team in line with the group’s core values.
• Prepare relevant reports to aid decision-making by Management.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget as well as goals/strategies for the Legal Department.
• Assesses sales and marketing operations and makes recommendations for developments where necessary.
• Proper drafting and execution of agreements, contracts, and resolutions.
• Advise the board of directors on their legal and corporate responsibilities and matters of corporate governance.
• Coordinates (and attends if necessary) all meetings involving the full Partnership, lawyers, and various committees of the group, including agenda preparation, minutes, and follow up.
• Coordinate the drafting, vetting, and review of all legal documents and agreements relating to the Group’s operations (e.g. project contracts).
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities.
• Interpret contracts and advise operations/sales/commercial managers on contractual responsibilities.
• Advise Management on current legislation, regulatory issues, constraints, or legal risks that might impact the Group’s plans, strategies, and operations, locally and internationally.
• Prepare legal guidelines on expansion projects to mitigate against possible litigation, arbitration, staff and/or community unrest, and other political situations as they affect the Group.
• Work proactively to facilitate the resolution of conflicts to avoid litigation procedures.