Head, Legal Services

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Qualified and licensed attorney/solicitor in the jurisdiction of operation.
• Membership in a recognized Bar Association or Law Society.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive legal practice with significant experience in corporate law, contracts, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Proven experience managing litigation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to oversee in-house counsel and external advisors.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills for contracts and strategic deals.
• Ability to advise the board and executive team on risk management and legal strategy.
• Familiarity with international law and cross-border transactions is an added advantage.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
• Resilient, decisive, and adaptable in complex legal environments.

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