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Optiva Capital Partners
Head Legal
Lagos, Nigeria · On-site · Full time · Senior level
About the role
Lead the legal function providing strategic counsel to support business growth and ensure compliance. Manage litigation, contracts, and regulatory matters while advising executive management.
What you’ll do
• Provide strategic legal advice to board and management. • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements. • Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with agencies. • Manage litigation and coordinate external legal counsel. • Lead and develop the legal team.
What you’ll bring
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. • Called to Nigerian Bar and qualified to practice. • Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience. • At least 5 years in senior legal leadership. • Membership of Nigerian Bar Association.