Legal Compliance Officer / Executive Assistant (Executive Office)

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer / Executive Assistant to provide strategic legal advisory services while delivering high level executive support to the Managing Director. This role requires an accomplished legal professional with a minimum of seven (7) years of post qualification experience who possesses extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, contract management, corporate governance, and executive office administration. The successful candidate will serve as the principal legal adviser to the Managing Director, ensuring the organization remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations while efficiently managing executive priorities, confidential matters, board activities, and strategic business engagements. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional legal drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proven experience supporting C Suite executives in a fast paced corporate environment. Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory & Corporate Governance Provide timely legal advice to the Managing Director and executive management on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and contractual matters. Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements, service contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, MOUs, partnership agreements, and other legal documents. Advise management on legal implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives. Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory obligations. Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on regulatory implications. Coordinate corporate governance activities and maintain statutory records. Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory agencies, government institutions, and relevant stakeholders. Manage litigation matters and oversee legal documentation where required. Develop and review internal legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Compliance Management Develop and implement the organization's legal compliance framework. Ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Labour Act, Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA), tax regulations, and other applicable legislation. Conduct compliance reviews and internal legal audits. Identify compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Lead legal and compliance awareness initiatives across the organization. Prepare compliance reports for executive management. Ensure all statutory filings and regulatory obligations are completed within required timelines. Contract Management Draft, negotiate, review, and manage all commercial and operational contracts. Ensure contractual agreements adequately protect the organization's legal and commercial interests. Monitor contract performance and compliance with contractual obligations. Maintain an organized contract management system. Identify legal risks within contractual arrangements and recommend mitigation measures. Support project teams during contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Executive Assistant Responsibilities Provide comprehensive executive support to the Executive Manage executive calendars, appointments, meetings, travel schedules, and daily priorities. Prepare executive reports, presentations, briefing papers, correspondence, and memoranda. Coordinate executive meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and follow up on action items. Act as the primary liaison between the Executive and internal as well as external stakeholders. Screen correspondence and prioritize matters requiring executive attention. Coordinate confidential meetings involving regulators, clients, business partners, and senior executives. Maintain executive records and confidential documentation. Track strategic initiatives and ensure timely follow up on executive decisions. Risk Management Identify legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. Recommend appropriate legal risk mitigation strategies. Ensure business operations remain compliant with applicable legal requirements. Provide legal guidance during organizational decision making. Support internal investigations where necessary. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate legal records, statutory documentation, and executive files. Prepare periodic legal and compliance reports for executive management. Maintain board resolutions, governance records, and corporate documentation. Ensure confidential information is securely managed. Develop executive dashboards and legal tracking reports where required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 100% compliance with statutory and regulatory filing deadlines. Zero avoidable legal or regulatory penalties resulting from non compliance. Timely review and execution of legal agreements within agreed turnaround times. Accuracy and quality of legal documentation. Effective management of executive schedules and priorities. Timely completion of compliance audits and legal reviews. Reduction in legal and contractual risks. Executive satisfaction with administrative and strategic support. Timely preparation of board papers, reports, and executive documentation. Effective coordination of executive meetings and follow up actions. Qualifications Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). Barrister at Law (B.L). Must be called to the Nigerian Bar. Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience in corporate and commercial legal practice. Proven experience supporting C Suite executives as an Executive Assistant, Executive Office Manager, or similar executive support role. Strong experience in corporate governance, contract management, legal compliance, and regulatory affairs. Experience in the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy, or related industries is an added advantage. Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in good standing is preferred.