Legal Counsel at Max.ng

We are looking for a CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL who will be a key member of our team, you will review, interpret and translate legal requirements and effectively communicate these to the business and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain exceptional experience in a varied and fast-paced environment. You will be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. You will have strong research experience, an analytical mind and outstanding presentation skills. You will be highly analytical, a self-starter, results-oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.

This is a full time, permanent and long-term position reporting to the CEO with access to MAX’s executive team and board. We are committed to and encourage equal opportunity.

Job Description:

• Manage governance related matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and shareholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations, including filing annual returns, maintaining statutory records, and conducting board and shareholder meetings for operating companies and the parent company.
• Advise on regulatory developments and their impact on the company's business.
• Manage investor and stakeholder reporting relating to ESG matters and other periodic disclosures.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and address legal inquiries.
• Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and stakeholders (internal & external.
• Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.
• Protect the company against legal risks and violations
• Guide management Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities
• Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights and advise on IP strategy and protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and service contracts.
• Ensure that contracts align with the company's business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration.
• Review and respond to claims and demands, and engage internally to resolve complaints
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal risks and liabilities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy, consumer protection, and antitrust laws on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations
• Examine the legal issues related to new products and services
• Respond, handle and manage other related task as assigned by your Line Manager or Management 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law
• 5 - 8 years corporate legal experience
• Licensed to practice law in Nigeria
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Company secretarial and governance experience
• High levels of energy and drive, willingness to work hard
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ESG principles and reporting standards
• Strong planning, coordination and organizational skills
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities
• Global leader and thinker with the ability to make quick strategic decisions
• Highly energetic, self-motivated & proactive