Head, Legal Services & Service Manager

Intersect Consortium is a trusted network of mental health hospitals, rehabilitation centres, pharmaceutical services, and wellness providers across Nigeria and West Africa. Our Members understand the growing need for Mental Health Services and Products in Africa and continually work to raise Awareness, provide Education, offer Treatment and Support, and improve Mental Health for Individuals, Companies, Families, and society at large. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal Services & Service Manager

Location: Kado, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing practical legal advice, drafting and reviewing legal documents, overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance, supporting healthcare and mental health law compliance, managing legal matters and developing organisational policies and procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with Management, Human Resources, Accounts, clinical and administrative teams, departmental heads and external legal advisers to ensure that the Consortium and its affiliated organisations operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Contract Management: Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management and relevant departments on corporate, commercial, employment, healthcare and operational matters. Draft, review and negotiate contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), tender documents, service agreements and other legal instruments. Review contractual commitments and identify legal implications, liabilities and potential areas of risk. Recommend appropriate measures to protect the Consortium’s legal and commercial interests. Support debt recovery processes and advise on legal options for resolving disputes. Corporate and Regulatory Compliance: Manage statutory filings and corporate documentation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other relevant regulatory authorities. Monitor compliance with annual returns, changes in company particulars, company registrations and other statutory obligations. Coordinate hospital licensing, licence renewals and applicable data protection registration and compliance requirements, in Abuja & other Nigerian States. Liaise with the Accounts Department on tax-related compliance matters and other applicable statutory obligations. Maintain accurate compliance registers, regulatory calendars and records of filings, approvals and renewals for the Consortium. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations and advise Management on their implications for the Consortium. Healthcare and Mental Health Law Compliance: Monitor compliance with the Nigeria National Mental Health Act and other applicable healthcare laws and regulations. Review voluntary and involuntary admission documentation and related procedures in accordance with applicable legal requirements and company policies. Coordinate independent medical assessments and maintain appropriate documentation for involuntary admissions, where required. Review patient admission agreements, consent documentation and relevant clinical and administrative policies. Provide legal guidance on patient rights, confidentiality, professional licensing, healthcare operations and other legal issues affecting the Consortium’s facilities. Conduct periodic compliance reviews and prepare reports on healthcare regulatory requirements for Management. Litigation, Incidents and Risk Management: Manage and monitor legal disputes, litigation, external complaints and matters involving government agencies or other relevant authorities. Coordinate responses to inquiries, claims and investigations involving the Consortium and its affiliated organisations. Review and monitor incident reports, disciplinary cases and related investigations, providing legal guidance where necessary. Work with external solicitors and other professional advisers on ongoing cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and cost-effective legal representation. Identify legal and operational risks and recommend practical measures to minimise exposure. Maintain an updated register of legal cases, disputes, incidents and outstanding legal actions. Policy Development, Legal Documentation and Training: Develop, review and update organisational policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), agreements and compliance guidelines. Support the implementation of policies relating to staff conduct, pre-employment testing, staff absconding, workplace hazards, repatriation, patient admissions and other relevant operational matters. Work with departmental heads to ensure that policies reflect applicable legal requirements and operational realities. Track policies awaiting approval and monitor implementation of approved policies. Maintain a central, well-organised repository of contracts, legal opinions, statutory documents, policies, case files and other corporate records. Training and Capacity Development: Organise and conduct staff training on legal compliance, organisational policies, healthcare regulations, incident reporting and risk management. Develop training materials and ensure staff understand and comply with relevant policies and legal requirements. Maintain training records and prepare reports on training activities and outcomes. Employment, Professional Licensing and Data Protection: Provide legal support on employment matters, disciplinary procedures, staff grievances and workplace compliance. Coordinate periodic reviews of staff records and professional credentials in collaboration with Human Resources and relevant departments. Maintain appropriate records of professional licence verification and re