Vice President, Legal

Our client is a leading investment holding company that owns and operates businesses across key sectors, including real estate and logistics. They are seeking a Vice President - Legal to join their growing organisation.

1. Education & Professional Background

• Minimum of a Second-Class Upper (2:1) degree at undergraduate level or from the Nigerian Law School.
• 10 years post-call (Year at the Bar).
• Solid background in a reputable or Tier 1 law firm with demonstrable corporate/commercial experience.
• Subsequent in-house corporate experience desirable, particularly within complex organizations or holding company structures.

2. Core Legal Expertise

• Strong track record in corporate/commercial law, contracts drafting and review, and company secretarial practice.
• Demonstrable involvement in transactions (M&A, financing, corporate restructuring), ideally supporting senior lawyers.
• Solid working knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulatory compliance, and statutory filings.
• Ability to manage day-to-day legal operations independently, ensuring seamless support.

3. Commercial Acumen

• Ability to apply legal knowledge in a commercially relevant and practical way.
• Experience collaborating with finance, operations, and business development teams.
• Forward-thinking and commercially aware, aligning legal support with organizational goals.
• Capable of handling matters with minimal supervision.

4. Sound Judgment

• Ability to exercise good judgment on routine and complex matters, knowing when escalation is appropriate.
• Provides solutions-oriented advice that balances legal risks with business realities.
• Developing stature as a confident advisor trusted by senior colleagues and internal teams.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Clear and effective communicator (verbal and written).
• Builds and sustains productive relationships across subsidiaries and with external counsel/regulators.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and visibly aligned with the Company’s vision and values.
• Capable of engaging credibly with management and executives, representing the legal team effectively where required.

6. Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of matters and projects, driving them to conclusion.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, resourceful and analytical in addressing complex challenges.
• Tech-savvy, leveraging technology for efficiency in legal operations (e.g., board portals, contract management systems, artificial intelligence, compliance tools).
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ambition and capability to grow into a senior leadership role, with high potential for the next level.