Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist) to join a fast‑moving, high‑autonomy environment in Nigeria. The role acts as a strategic legal partner, owning end‑to‑end mandates across corporate, commercial and regulatory domains while supporting international expansion and complex transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead legal support for international expansion, including entity structuring, market entry strategy, regulatory approvals and operational launch across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements such as trading, technology, vendor, service and partnership contracts.
• Support corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, investment structures and related due diligence.
• Own cross‑functional legal projects, collaborating with compliance, finance, operations, HR and senior leadership.
• Monitor evolving regulatory frameworks and provide clear, actionable guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure licensing, regulatory obligations and ongoing compliance in regulated jurisdictions.
• Act as trusted advisor on commercial, regulatory, employment and people‑related legal matters, engaging directly with executive leadership when required.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel to deliver high‑quality, cost‑efficient outcomes.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with at least 7 + years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong background in a top‑tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.
• Proven ability to handle complex, multi‑jurisdictional legal matters independently from initiation through completion.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to align legal advice with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal concepts for non‑legal stakeholders.
• Highly organized, deadline‑driven and able to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience using AI platforms such as Gemini.
• Experience using AI platforms such as Claude.