Company Secretary/Legal Adviser at a Reputable Company

A reputable company, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary/Legal Adviser

Location: Nigeria


Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor to the Group Chairman and Board of Directors on all matters relating to company law and corporate governance
• Provide accurate and timely advice on all legal and regulatory matters of the Company and support in legal and compliance related matters
• Provides assistance to the business in ensuring compliance with all various legal requirements.
• Assists with ensuring that the Company meets its legal responsibilities under the Nigerian Laws and Regulations.
• Manages the relationship with external legal firms and practitioners, as required.
• Ensures proper legal consultations are provided to departments/units.
• Conducts review of texts of standard contracts, agreements, legal correspondence and forms as well as analysis of formal complaints against the Company and advice on measures of action.
• Prepares relevant periodic reports related to the department functions as and when requested by Executive Management.
• Acts as a primary point of contact and source of information, advice, and guidance for directors regarding the Company’s activities, in order to support the decision making process
• Prepares communication letters upon arranging with the Chairman as the need arise, and handles the required communication to schedule/call for Board meetings
• Attends Board meetings, prepares minutes of meeting and ensures prompt and timely circulation of the minutes to all Board members
• Documents and follows up on the issues requiring Board action as raised in subsequent Board meetings and recorded on the related meeting action sheet.
• To have custody of the seal of the company.

Job Requirements

• Minimum required experience: 12 year(s)

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required
• Must have worked in a law chamber.
• Possession of a Postgraduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is an added advantage
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is also an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years working experience in a Media/Service environment is required, of which at least 8 years post call cognate experience at managerial level.

Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of legal issues, including governance and legal compliance.
• Knowledge of conflict management
• Advanced knowledge of Administrative laws
• Deep understanding of ethical rules and laws
• Excellent research and report writing skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2018.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: [email protected]