Registrar /​ Chief Executive Officer

The Registrar / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide executive leadership to the Legal Institute, driving institutional growth, operational excellence, and financial sustainability in alignment with the Governing Council’s vision. The role involves strategic planning, membership and professional development, governance, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and building national and international partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Institute’s corporate strategy and annual operating plans.
• Serve as principal adviser to the President, Chairman of Council, and Governing Council on strategic and institutional matters.
• Drive membership growth, retention, engagement, and nationwide branch development.
• Oversee professional education, certification, examinations, curriculum development, and digital/hybrid learning.
• Provide executive oversight of the Centre, including case administration, panels, appointments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure strong corporate governance, Council secretariat functions, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.
• Lead financial management, budgeting, revenue growth, audits, cost optimisation, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Represent the Institute before government, regulators, judiciary, professional bodies, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Build strategic partnerships locally and internationally and strengthen the Institute’s brand and visibility.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Secretariat while overseeing facilities, IT, vendors, and general operations.
• Provide regular institutional performance reports, metrics, and dashboards to the Governing Council.

Requirements

• First degree in Law, Business, Public Policy, or a related field. Legal qualification and Call to the Nigerian Bar are required.
• Membership/Fellowship of recognised Mediation Institute or commitment to attain the designation within an agreed period.
• Minimum 15 years’ progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive/institutional leadership role.
• Proven experience leading a professional body or professional services institution.
• Strong experience working with Boards/Governing Councils, including governance, company secretarial, and compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, audit oversight, and revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of institutional governance, stakeholder management, advocacy, and organisational development.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as LL.M, MBA, MPA are preferred.
• Experience in mediation, professional education, certification, international partnerships, fundraising, or sponsorship development are required.

Salary Open

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send CVs to: nngwu@icsoutsourcing.com Using CEO/Registrar as the subject of the mail.