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excellent personnel but to ensure that they are improved and empowered to
deliver on every client’s strategic intent/organizational goal.
Our client, a
group of companies is looking to fill the position of a Company Secretary/Legal
Adviser
Job Position:
Job category: Legal
Location: Lagos
Level: Senior
Management
Employment type: Fixed
term contract
Purpose
To effectively manage the company secretariat/ legal
function across the Group in line with best practice, monitor strict compliance
with the corporate governance codes of the regulatory agencies as well as the
relevant legislations and reporting requirements of the industry. The function
shall be responsible for organizing meetings of Management, Shareholders and
the Board and is responsible for furnishing advice to the Board on matters of
ethics, corporate governance, practices and culture, whilst also communicating
the Board’s decisions to relevant stakeholders timeously. To furnish sound and
prompt legal advice to Management on various issues and promote communication
channels with stakeholders to identify and mitigate governance related risks.
Responsibilities
include
•Attending the meeting of the Company, the Board of
Directors and its Committees, rendering all necessary secretarial services such
as arranging and coordinating the success as well as preparing agenda and
taking minutes in respect of the meetings and advising on compliance
•Providing the Board and Directors individually with
detailed guidance as to how their responsibilities should be properly
discharged in the best interest of the Company
•Compilation of the Board papers and ensuring that the Board
discussions and decisions are clearly and properly recorded and communicated to
the relevant persons
•Notifying the Board members of matters that warrant their
attention
•Coordinate the orientation and training of new directors
•Assist the Chairman and GMD to determine the annual Board
plan, and organizing the annual board retreat as well as with the
administration of other strategic issues at the Board level and as directed by
the Board or the Company
•Maintaining the statutory books and registers and other
records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied
Matters Act
•Rendering proper returns and notifications as required by
the regulatory authorities
•Provide a central source of guidance and advice to the
Board and the Company on matters of ethics, conflict of interest and good
corporate governance.
•Assist the Board and Management in the implementation of
the Corporate Governance Codes and developing good corporate governance
practices and culture to ensure compliance
•Supervising the Company’s Registrar in the maintenance of
the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the
Company, payment of dividends and management of share option schemes
•Responsible for share issues, mergers, and acquisition
•Organizing Executive Management Committee meetings,
contributing to meeting discussions as and when required and advising the
members of the legal, and governance implications of proposed policies
•Monitoring change in relevant legislation and the
regulation environment and taking appropriate action
•Oversee the Company’s regulatory compliance system and
handling all correspondence, as well as ensuring prompt responses to notices
and requests from regulatory bodies
•Ensure internal compliance with the Company’s Memorandum
& Article of Association and that both the Memorandum and Article of
Association are up to date.
•Prepare performance evaluations for all personnel in the
Unit in accordance with the Company’s performance appraisal system
•Ensure subsidiaries comply with all applicable Corporate
Governance requirements.
•Ensure that procedures are in place for monitoring
subsidiaries’ compliance with the Group governance standards
•Ensure the safe custody and proper use of the Company’s
seal
Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of Company and Allied Matters Act
Ability to plan and work strategically, proactively and
independently
Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively
Proficient writing skills and ability to understand
deliberations for articulation in minutes and reports
Knowledge of the Manufacturing industry would be an
advantage
Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision
Consistency/reliability
Effective use of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and administrative skills
The ability to prioritize a heavy workload and deal with
the pressures this creates
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate governance
Generic Skills
Strategic Focus/ Orientation
Integrity, reliability and Discretion
Initiative/ Proactive
Analytical skills / Problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Supervisory Skills
General managerial/ administration
Leadership/influencing
Organization and coordination skills
Coaching and people management
Conflict management
Education and
Experience
LL.B; BL
A recognized professional certification will be an added
advantage
Minimum of 7 years post call with cognate 2 years relevant
experience or has functioned in a direct support role (litigation experience
will be an added advantage).
Method of
Application
Interested and qualified persons should Click Here to ApplyOnline
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