Company Secretary (Lawyer) at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited is a fast-paced business management solutions firm with an array of value offerings to Corporate organisations. We work in all major sectors of the economy engaging highly trained and sector-experienced Consultants. Willers Solutions Limited is an indigenous firm with cutting edge value proposition geared towards value maximisation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary (Lawyer)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Representing the company in legal matters such as filing lawsuits or defending against lawsuits filed by shareholders or other third parties
• Consulting with management to assist with the formation of new companies, mergers and acquisitions, and other business transactions, including drafting contracts and other documentation
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and revising contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, settlement agreements, and purchase agreements
• Drafting organizational documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and partnership agreements
• Reviewing and analyzing contracts, leases, deeds, wills, trusts, securities offerings, bonds, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations
• Conducting internal investigations into potential wrongdoing by company employees
• Assisting in the development of strategies to manage risk exposure and prevent legal problems from occurring
• Preparing legal documents such as summonses, complaints, answers to complaints, motions, orders, and judgments
• Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiate deals on behalf of the company.
• Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.
• Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
• Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
• Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Minimum of 10 years experience as a corporate lawyer in a reputable organization.
• Knowledge of risk management and compliance
• Licensed to practice law from the State Bar Association.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using Job Title as the subject of the email.