Company Secretary/Legal Adviser at a Reputable Company

Posted on Tue 17th Jul, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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]

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