Group Head of Legal at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Roles and responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Compliance Oversight    
• Interpret and apply legal frameworks relevant to employment, operations, and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on changes impacting the business.
• Ensure group-wide legal compliance with applicable laws, including labor, tax, corporate governance, and data protection laws.
• Contract Management & Negotiations    
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of service contracts, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
• Standardize contract templates and enforce contract approval and risk mitigation processes across business units.
• Implement systems to track key contract milestones, obligations, and renewal timelines.
• Litigation & Dispute Management    
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee all active litigation and dispute matters involving the company.
• Lead strategy and interface with external counsel to safeguard Q-Sourcing’s interests.
• Actively work to reduce exposure to litigation through preventive legal advice and staff training.
• Governance, Policy & Risk Integration    
• Develop and update legal policies and procedures aligned with corporate governance and compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Risk, HR, and Finance departments to align legal practices with broader business objectives.
• Support internal audit, risk management, and compliance monitoring initiatives.
• Management of External Legal Service Providers    
• Select, evaluate, and manage relationships with external legal counsel across all jurisdictions.
• Ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal services from all outsourced providers.
• Maintain a database of legal service providers, contracts, and performance reviews.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; a Master’s degree in Law or Business is an added advantage.
• Admission to the Bar in at least one operating country; multi-jurisdictional qualification is a strong plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience advising on employment law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance across Africa.
• Strong background in managing legal matters within a service-based or outsourcing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience working with external counsel and managing legal vendors.