Head Legal / Company Secretary at The Concept Group

Take on the role of Head Legal / Company Secretary at The Concept Group based in Lagos, Nigeria. This position places you at the core of legal and governance leadership within a dynamic financial services and enterprise solutions group. The Concept Group, established in 1992, manages a portfolio including Nigeria’s leading financial intermediary Rosabon Financial Services, bespoke IT firm Concept Nova, and currency exchange outfit Percy Aitkins. In this key role, you will act as the chief legal advisor to the Board of Directors, driving compliance and governance across the entire group. Your daily activities involve drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on legal ramifications of business transactions, overseeing litigation matters, and ensuring the group conforms with all relevant financial regulations. You will also facilitate regulatory filings and support compliance framework implementation across subsidiaries to maintain robust legal integrity. You will excel in this role if you bring at least eight years of post-call legal experience within the financial services sector, with a solid grasp of corporate governance and regulatory environments. Your ability to provide insightful strategic counsel to senior management and coordinate with regulators and external counsel is essential. The position is full-time and based in Lagos. Lagos is a strategic hub for Nigeria’s financial and technology sectors, making this role critical in navigating complex legal landscapes in a fast-evolving market. The Concept Group’s diverse operations benefit from strong legal oversight to sustain growth and regulatory compliance. The salary range for this executive position is between ₦800,000 and ₦1,200,000 monthly gross, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role. This opportunity offers a pathway to further leadership roles within the financial and corporate governance arenas. To stand out, emphasize your expertise in financial services law, specific cases where your counsel influenced key business decisions, and your experience managing compliance projects. Highlight your collaborative skills and examples of successful risk mitigation. If you are ready to lead legal strategy and governance at The Concept Group as Head Legal / Company Secretary, submit your application promptly. This prestigious role awaits a candidate committed to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence in Nigeria’s financial sector.