Chief Legal Officer

Chief Legal Officer

Kennedia Consulting 1

Experience

• 7 - 10 years

• Industry

• Legal

• Employment Type

• Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Legal Officer to provide strategic legal guidance across a diversified financial services group. The role involves overseeing legal risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s legal strategy and ensure regulatory compliance

• Advise executive leadership on legal risks and business decisions

• Oversee contracts, litigation, and corporate governance matters

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• LLB and BL qualification; LLM is an advantage

• Minimum of 12–18 years legal experience, preferably in financial services

• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law

• Proven leadership experience in a senior legal role

• Preferred

• Experience in banking, insurance, or asset management

• Membership in relevant legal associations

• Salary - N1,000,000 to 2,000,000

• Application Deadline - 30th Nov, 2026

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