Head of Legal July 2026 - Critical Minerals Financing Corpor

Head of Legal

Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC)

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Executive Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Application Deadline

16 July 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(7 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Spearheading all legal and governance frameworks, ensuring robust compliance and ethical practices across the organization.
  • Leading the legal structuring and execution of sophisticated financial transactions, including those related to investment banking, mining finance, structured finance, and commodity trading.
  • Providing expert legal counsel on the establishment and management of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and strategic partnerships.
  • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with CMFC's investment portfolio and operational activities.
  • Representing CMFC in engagements with regulatory bodies and ensuring adherence to all relevant legal and industry standards.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the legal landscape of a leading critical minerals financing institution, contributing directly to its strategic growth and success.

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Requirements

Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional with a proven track record in complex financial and corporate environments. Essential qualifications include:

  • Minimum of 10 years of post-call experience in a senior legal role, preferably within an investment banking, corporate finance, or a similar highly regulated environment.
  • Strong background and demonstrable experience in one or more of the following sectors:
    • Project Finance
    • Investment Banking
    • Energy & Infrastructure
    • Mining & Natural Resources
    • Complex International Transactions
  • Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and structured finance documentation.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong ability to manage regulatory relationships effectively.
  • Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice, anticipate legal risks, and develop pragmatic solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Experience as an SEC-registered individual.
  • Familiarity with critical minerals sector financing.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Head of Legal position in Lagos? Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on July 16, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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