Legal Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states).

We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full Time

Job Description

• The job role guides the Company in matters relating to efficient administration of the Company, compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements, ensuring that decisions of the Board of Directors are implemented, in line with overall business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the Company Secretariat, providing direction and leadership for the Company secretariat’s activities.  
• Ensures compliance with all statutory requirements set down by the Regulators, and with the provisions of CAMA.
• Ensures that the business of the Company is conducted in accordance with Company’s Objects as contained in its Memorandum of Association, and Articles of Association (MEMART).
• Prepares the Board Meeting Agenda after consultation with the Chairman.  
•  Arranges and calls meetings of the Board and keep records of the proceedings.
• Attends meetings of the Board to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as are necessary.
• Oversees all activities connected with allotment of shares, issuance of share certificates and others connected with share transfers.  
•  Prepares, approves, signs and seals agreements, legal forms, and other official documents on the Company’s behalf.  
• Liaises with the company’s solicitors to provide advice, to the EXCO in respect of the legal matters, as required.  
• Oversees the engagement of Legal Advisors to defend the rights of the company in Courts of Law.  
• Keeps custody of the seal of the company.  
• Ensures that Statutory Forms are filed.  

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law, Social Sciences, or other related disciplines
• Must have 2-5 years experience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.