Phillips Consulting Job for Head, Company Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Our client, a leading manufacturing, marketing and installation company with a focus on roofing and flooring materials is seeking to recruit astute and qualified candidates to fill the following positions:


Job Title: Head, Company Legal and Regulatory Affairs (Ref 002)
Job Responsibilities
Provide advisory services on issues that relate to legal and regulatory requirements and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies
Manage relationships with external solicitors and ensure compliance with agreed service levels
Manage all corporate affairs and communications on behalf of the organisation
Provide all guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the legal deportment's functions and activities
Keep abreast of best practices, changes in regulation, amendment of enabling laws and proactively advise the business accordingly
Draft, negotiate, administer, interpret and advise on .agreements, letters, forms, and other legal documents related to the organisation as required
Participate in the articulation of the organisation's strategic goals and objectives
Review and authorise all expenditure/transactions of the legal deportment in line with the approved departmental budget and the organisation's manual of authority
 
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a first degree in Law (LL.B.)
A master's degree (LL.M.) in commercial low is on added advantage
Minimum of 8-10 years post qualification experience which includes a combination of experience in a law firm and the manufacturing /financial services sectors
Strong problem-solving and creative skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
Sound business acumen
Good negotiation and influencing skills 
Prior experience in business investment transactions
Membership of relevant local and international associations
In-depth knowledge of international, local business and commercial law
Excellent leadership/supervisory and people management skills


How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their resumes (please state the vacancy code in the email subject line) to [email protected] information of resumes should include but not limited to:

Personal information such as first name, nationality, gender, state of origin, date of birth, etc
Professional qualifications acquired such as first degree and additional certificates and qualifications
Professional achievements and detailed description of experience profile