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Head, Legal Services

RS Hunter Limited
Full-time
On-site
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Our Client
Our client, an aviation company, seeks to employ a head, legal services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support capital raise transactions (debt and equity), M&A deals, and infrastructure projects
  • Serve as legal lead on high-impact projects, including hangar construction and regulatory permitting.
  • Provide corporate governance oversight and legal guidance to the Board and Executive Leadership.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with Nigerian corporate, aviation, tax, and labour regulations.
  • Review, negotiate, and standardize contracts across aviation, lease, procurement, and service areas.
  • Oversee legal risk, manage external counsel, and lead internal legal strategy



Requirements

  • LL.B. and B.L. from a recognized institution (LL.M. or MBA is an added advantage).
  • Minimum of 10 years’ post-call experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role in a regulated sector.
  • Proven experience in capital raising, M&A, and infrastructure transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, aviation, commercial, and regulatory law.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills