Legal Manager
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Job Summary
The Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing the companys legal affairs and ensuring full regulatory compliance across all operations. The role focuses on contract management corporate governance regulatory advisory litigation management risk mitigation and strategic legal support.
The Legal Manager plays a critical role in protecting the companys interests across fleet operations driver engagements corporate partnerships vendor relationships and regulatory interactions while enabling business growth through sound legal guidance.
Draft review and negotiate contracts including driver agreements corporate (B2B) contracts vendor agreements fleet leasing agreements and partnership arrangements.
Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws transportation regulations and corporate governance standards.
Liaise with regulatory bodies government agencies and enforcement authorities.
Manage and oversee litigation disputes claims and pre-litigation matters.
Coordinate with external counsel where necessary and monitor case progress.
Identify legal risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Review and update company policies to ensure legal compliance.
Support HR on employment-related legal matters disciplinary actions and termination processes.
Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
Maintain proper documentation and contract management systems.
Provide legal input on new business initiatives fleet expansion and commercial partnerships.
Minimum of 5 years post-call experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Strong background in corporate commercial regulatory or transportation law.
Experience in mobility fin-tech logistics or technology-driven companies have an advantage.
Excellent drafting negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Health and wellness benefits (HMO).
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Lagrides legal and governance framework.
Required Skills:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree. Minimum of 5 years post-call experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Strong background in corporate commercial regulatory or transportation law. Experience in mobility fintech logistics or technology-driven companies is an advantage. Excellent drafting negotiation and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
