Legal Team Leader at Ikejiani

We are seeking an experienced (Female) Legal Team Leader to join our dynamic and growing Legal department. As the Legal Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Legal professionals, providing leadership,direction, and guidance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage,and develope a team of legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals and support staff.
• Provide legal guidance and advice on a range of issues to internal stakeholders, including senior management and other departments.
• Develope and implement legal strategies, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support the development of legal positions and strategies.
•  Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal legal documents including contracts, agreements and legal opinions.
•  Manage legal disputes and litigation, including instructing external counsel where nescessary.
• Ensure the legal team's performance is in line with department's goals and objectives and continually review and improve processes and procedures to ensure they are efficient and effective.

Requirements:

• Qualified (female) lawyer with a minimum of 8years postqualification experience
• Previous experience managing a legal team, including lawyers and support staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
• Sound judgment and decision making skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
•  Strong commitment to professional development and staying up to date with legal developments