The Role
The Head of Legal will oversee all legal matters, ensure regulatory compliance, manage contracts, and provide strategic legal guidance within the automobile sector.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Head of Legal that will be responsible for overseeing all legal
matters within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal
risks, and providing strategic legal guidance. This role involves contract management, dispute
resolution, corporate governance, and ensuring adherence to industry-specific laws in the automobile
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international automotive laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the automobile industry.
• Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
• Handle regulatory compliance issues related to vehicle safety, labour laws, and intellectual
2. Contract Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, dealers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that all contractual agreements align with corporate policies and legal requirements.
• Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
3. Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Represent the company in legal disputes, arbitration, and court proceedings.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when needed.
• Handle product liability claims, warranty disputes, and intellectual property rights issues.
4. Corporate Governance & Ethics
• Ensure corporate governance policies are in place and adhered to.
• Advise senior management and the board of directors on legal matters.
• Implement ethical compliance programs and training for employees.
5. Intellectual Property & Regulatory Affairs
• Protect the company’s trademarks, patents, and proprietary technology.
• Oversee legal compliance for product safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Ensure adherence to automotive industry-specific compliance such as emissions standards, manufacturing laws, and import/export regulations.
6. Employment & Labour Law Compliance
• Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, labour disputes, and workplace policies.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employee rights, and workplace safety regulations.
• Handle legal matters related to employee terminations, grievances, and workplace ethics.
Requirements
• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree; LL.M. or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
preferably in the automobile or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, labour law, contract law, intellectual property, and
regulatory requirements in the automotive sector.
• Negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, risk assessment, and excellent communication
skills.
• Membership in a recognized bar association or legal body.
Benefits
- Competitive
Salary
- 13th Month
Allowance
- Leave
Allowance
- Monthly Performance
Bonus
- Retirement Savings
- Medical Coverage
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Learning & Development Budget
- Group Life Insurance
- Opportunity to work
in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Skills Required
- LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree
- Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience
- Strong understanding of corporate law and auto industry regulatory requirements
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Membership in a recognized bar association
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The Company
What We Do
CIG Motors is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the exclusive representative and distributor for leading Chinese automotive brands in Nigeria, offering a wide range of automobiles.
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