Company Secretary (Lawyer) at Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client is one of the most prestigious Law Firms in Lagos, Nigeria. They are innovators for commercial law in Nigeria. Having been in existence for over five decades and the experience garnered thus far has enabled it become the forerunner of commercial developments in the Nigerian legal profession. A premiered international law firm with a global outreach. Have, over the years provided comprehensive services to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary (Lawyer)

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Company secretaries provide administrative support and guidance to company directors.
• Company secretaries guide company directors about the day-to-day management of their organizations, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements. Employers of company secretaries include local and national government, charities, accountancies, banks/financial institutions, housing associations, law firms etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Convening and servicing annual general meetings (AGM)/meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes; conveying decisions etc.)
• Providing support to committees and working parties such as the Board of Directors etc.
• Implementing procedural/administrative systems
• Handling correspondence before and after meetings
• Ensuring policies are kept current, are approved, and that company members are aware of their implications, e.g. legal
• Writing reports
• Collating information
• Providing legal/financial advice during and outside of meetings.
• Administering pension schemes and share issues
• Dealing with company/staff insurance policies
• Managing contractual arrangements with suppliers/customers
• Financial and HR administration
• Maintaining current awareness about company law
• Keeping a register of shareholders and liaising with them on behalf of the company.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 Minimum years experience in the same rule.
• Ideal candidate must be a chartered secretary (certified)
• Must be a legal practitioner.

Application Closing Date
21st December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: cvs@westfield-consulting.com