Company Secretary at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients' expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary

Location: Ipaja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: Company Secretary ((MUST HAVE Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
Location: Ipaja, Lagos Department: Administration Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

• Ayoola Foods is looking for an experienced Company Secretary to lead the company's legal, regulatory, and corporate governance function.
• This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who can provide strategic legal advice, ensure statutory compliance, manage Board governance, and protect the company's interests while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CAMA and other applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Board and Executive Management meetings, including agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, licences, and regulatory filings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal and corporate governance advice to Executive Management.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, including CAC, NAFDAC, and SON.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical business solutions.
• Support corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, and governance projects.

Requirements

• LL.B. and B.L. with a valid licence to practise in Nigeria.
• 8–10 years' post-qualification legal experience.
• At least 5 years' experience as a Company Secretary or in a corporate governance role.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA, corporate governance, and commercial contract management.
• Experience working with senior executives and Boards.
• Manufacturing or FMCG experience is an added advantage.
• Membership of ICSAN/CGI Nigeria is an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

• We're seeking a highly organised, commercially astute, and ethical professional with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to provide practical legal solutions that support business objectives.

Salary
N600,000 – N700,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using "Company Secretary20 – Ipaja, Lagos" as subject of the mail.