Company Secretary (Lawyer) at Fhemfel Homes

Fhemfel Group is a multifaceted company specializing in real estate, travel, and hospitality. We are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences and spaces that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. With a team of experts in each sector, we focus on delivering innovative solutions that combine luxury, comfort, and sustainability. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives us to excel in every project we undertake, making us a trusted partner in the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary (Lawyer)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Company Secretary (Legal Counsel) is responsible for providing legal advisory services and ensuring the Company complies with all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• The role serves as the Secretary to the Board of Advisors, coordinating Board activities, maintaining corporate records, providing legal guidance to Management, and ensuring that the Company's operations and decisions are legally compliant and aligned with best governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Advisors and provide administrative and governance support to the Board.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including preparing meeting notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate statutory registers, Board records, resolutions, and other corporate documents.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and other corporate documents with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Maintain proper custody of the Company's legal documents, statutory records, and corporate seal.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive legal and Board information.
• Perform any other legal, corporate governance, and Company Secretarial duties as assigned by the Board or Management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (LL.B.) in Law.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• 2–3 years of post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, company secretarial practice, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), corporate governance principles, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience serving as Board Secretary or supporting Board governance activities is an added advantage.
• Excellent legal drafting, minute-taking, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: fhemfelhr@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.