Head of Legal / Company Secretary

The Concept Group

Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
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Job Overview

Salary
N800,000 – N1,200,000 per month
Job Type
On-site
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Additional Location
None
Posted
January 15, 2026

Job Summary

The Concept Group, a diversified holding company established in 1992 with interests in financial services, enterprise IT solutions, and foreign exchange, is seeking an experienced Head of Legal / Company Secretary. The role provides strategic legal leadership across the Group, ensuring sound corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective legal risk management while serving as a key adviser to the Board and executive management.



Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal adviser to the Board of Directors on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters


Draft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, and transaction documentation


Provide clear, practical legal guidance on operational and strategic business matters


Conduct legal research and issue opinions on commercial, regulatory, and compliance issues


Monitor relevant laws and regulations to ensure group-wide compliance


Coordinate regulatory filings, license renewals, and official correspondence


Support the design and implementation of compliance frameworks across subsidiaries


Oversee litigation matters, liaise with external counsel, and ensure timely filings and updates


Maintain litigation records and trackers to safeguard the Group’s interests


Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies


Participate in enterprise risk reviews and contribute legal input to audit processes


Work closely with internal teams, regulators, and external advisers to resolve legal issues


Respond to legal and regulatory enquiries across the Group


Mentor and supervise legal team members to strengthen capacity


Promote a strong culture of legal compliance and ethical governance within the organisation




Required Qualifications

HND or Bachelor’s degree in Law with a minimum of 8 years post-call experience


Extensive experience in senior legal roles within the financial services sector or related industries


Strong understanding of financial services regulation, corporate governance, and compliance


Proven ability to deliver strategic legal advice to boards and senior executives


Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills



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Experience

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