Head, Legal Services

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