General Counsel / Company Secretary at AfyA Care Nigeria Limited

AfyA Care is a healthcare-specific investment and operational company with a vision to make healthcare accessible and affordable to Nigerians and Africans. We are building vertically integrated healthcare institutions that serve large urban market segments through the creation and aggregation of hospital capacity and demand for healthcare. We are a fast-growing organization and our portfolio is being built by a mix of brownfield and greenfield strategies. We currently have within our portfolio as operating companies (OpCos), Hospitals, a Health Insurer, a Diagnostics company and a HealthTech company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Counsel / Company Secretary

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Legal and Compliance:

• Lead and manage the legal and compliance function, ensuring timely legal guidance and risk mitigation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor company-wide compliance programs in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advise the Board, CEO, and senior management on legal, regulatory, and industry matters affecting the business.
• Oversee corporate contracts, agreements, litigation, intellectual property management, and other legal activities.
• Provide legal support in areas such as corporate governance, risk management, and business ethics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks including anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and data protection laws.
• Conduct internal compliance audits, investigations, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to legal obligations.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance on compliance risks.

Company Secretarial:

• Serve as the Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory corporate governance requirements.
• Organize and attend Board meetings, shareholder meetings, and related corporate events, preparing agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Facilitate communication between the Board, senior leadership, and shareholders, ensuring the timely flow of critical information.
• Ensure the company’s legal entities maintain compliance with corporate filing requirements, including corporate registers, filings with regulators, and other statutory obligations.
• Provide advice on corporate governance best practices, shareholder agreements, and structuring of legal entities.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Legal and Compliance team to deliver high-quality support across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align the legal and compliance strategy with the company’s objectives, risk tolerance, and business goals.
• Provide ongoing legal and compliance training to employees to enhance awareness and compliance throughout the organization.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team, helping to identify and manage legal and regulatory risks proactively.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage external legal advisors and service providers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
• Lead or support major transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the legal aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• Minimum Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Preferred: Postgraduate qualification (LL.M) or professional certification in corporate governance (e.g., ICSA).

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in legal, compliance, and governance roles, with 5+ years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record in managing legal and compliance functions at a senior level, particularly in corporate governance and company secretarial duties.
• Extensive experience in advising on corporate contracts, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML, GDPR, anti-bribery, securities laws, etc.), with experience ensuring company-wide adherence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Board-level matters and effectively communicate with senior stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.