Legal Professional – West Africa (English and French) at a Reputable Company

A senior legal role is open for a bilingual professional to serve as West Africa Legal Counsel, based in Lagos, Nigeria.

What it offers

• Contract position for a reputable company’s West African operations.
• Compensation is commensurate with caliber and experience.

Who can apply

• Minimum experience: 7–15 years.
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND or higher (MBA/MSc/MA).
• Regional expertise: hands-on legal work in Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
• Bilingual requirement: professional proficiency in English and French, able to draft and review legal documents without relying on translation software.

What you'll do

• Manage legal affairs for West African entities and advise management on relevant matters.
• Support legal work related to the company’s international holding structure.
• Evaluate West African and international legal frameworks and deliver clear guidance.
• Manage and critically evaluate local external law firms on specialized or critical matters.

How to apply

• Forward your resume to SeriousProfessionals@hotmail.com.
• Use the position as the subject of the email.
• Do not respond if you do not meet 100% of the listed experience requirements.

Good to know

• Deadline: 18 July 2026.