Legal Manager at Lagoon Hospitals

Job Summary:

• The manager must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong business acumen with a view to protecting and safeguarding the interest of the Company

Key Duties/Responsibilities

•  Provides advisory services to senior management on a variety of issues regarding legal risk compliance corporate governance, data protection and company secretariat ·       
• Supports the development and leading of internal audit and corporate compliance programs.
• Executes the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
• Evaluate and manage pre-litigation disputes; ·       Support the development and execution of litigation strategy, manage discovery obligations, manage outside counsel, determine proper case disposition, and monitor litigation budgets expenses.
• Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large.
• Participate in significant internal investigations.
• Ensure information flow to internal and external stakeholders are reliable, correct and approved in line with regulatory requirements and business sustainability at all times.
• Prepares reports on the operation and progress of compliance, and risk management efforts on a regular basis.
• Tracks relevant legislation and regulations that may affect the Company’s business and advises the business in relation thereto.
• Reviews, updates, and develops Company data privacy and security policies and procedures, working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, and all other appropriate stakeholders, including Finance and commercial business leads.
• Cooperate with Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) and act as a contact point for DPCO on issues relating to data processing.

Job Specifications:

• Education Qualification: Minimum of BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL. B) from reputable Academic Institution 
• Professional Qualification: BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (BL)
• Experience (Dimension & No of years): Must have at least 9-11 years at the bar, 
  • 3-5 years managerial experience. 
  • Certifications in Data Protection, Risk Management and Company Secretariat will be an added advantage
  • Prior experience working in or with healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, or pharmaceutical organizations). 

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Sufficient knowledge of information technology and data management systems is required.