Group Legal Counsel

Job Description

The Reddington Hospital is a Multi-Specialist tertiary hospital established in 2006 and provides care in a wide range of areas which include Advanced Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Neurology, Gastroenterology as well as offering services in General Surgery, ENT, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and other clinical specialisms.

The facility was set up as a tertiary centre with multiple specialties, committed to deliver excellent service in the medical field, with all departments supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art medical equipment. The Hospital has been thoughtfully planned and equipped to support the highest levels of patient safety, service excellence and quality clinical care.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Legal Counsel

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a qualified Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support and advice to our organization.
• Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, and representing the company in legal proceedings as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on various matters, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory and corporate governance practices.
• Litigation Support: Assist in managing legal disputes and proceedings.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support company decisions.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an LL.B and B.L Degree (called to the Nigerian Bar)
• 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firms, corporate legal departments or healthcare / legal roles.
• Solid grounding in commercial law, contracts, corporate governance and litigation management
• Experience working with regulated environments and/ or with regulators.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical and communication abilities, with the capacity to present complex ideas clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: gabriel.akomolafe@reddingtonhospital.com and copy hr@reddingtonhospital.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.