About the Role
Mr. Wolf Nigeria Limited, a dynamic private management and consulting conglomerate operating under the philosophy of Build, Manage, and Grow, is seeking a strategic and proactive Head, Legal & Compliance. In this vital role, you will lead the legal and regulatory functions from our centralized headquarters, providing expert guidance that protects our interests, ensures robust corporate governance, and supports sustainable business growth across our diverse ecosystem of portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic legal and compliance support to Management, identifying operational risks and offering practical regulatory solutions.
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts, commercial agreements, and legal documents while maintaining an organized contract management register.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory obligations, regulatory filings, licenses, permits, and approvals across all business entities.
- Identify non-compliance vulnerabilities, recommend corrective actions, and maintain secure, retrievable corporate and legal records.
- Support the formulation and continuous improvement of internal policies, procedures, and corporate governance frameworks.
- Manage external legal counsel and coordinate responses to legal disputes, claims, and regulatory notices.
- Prepare comprehensive periodic compliance reports, tracking outstanding obligations and escalating critical risks to executive leadership.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and valid call to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in good standing.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-call experience in commercial law, corporate legal services, or regulatory compliance, ideally in a supervisory role.
- Exceptional expertise in contract review, legal drafting, risk management, and corporate secretarial practices.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to translate complex legal principles into practical business strategies.
- Outstanding communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-expanding management and consulting conglomerate.
- A dynamic, collaborative work culture that values proactive problem-solving and executive leadership.