Company Secretary in a Reputable Public Limited Liability Company

Job Title: Company Secretary

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Earth Moving Equipment, Trucks & Spare Parts

Job Summary

• The Company Secretary will serve as the principal governance adviser to the Board of Directors and Management, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal and corporate secretarial services, supporting the Board, ensuring effective corporate governance practices, and safeguarding the Company's legal and regulatory interests.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining statutory registers, corporate records, and ensuring timely statutory filings.
• Serving as Secretary to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Shareholders' Meetings.
• Supporting strategic corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring exercises where applicable.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Board or the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
• Preparing Board and Committee meeting agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
• Overseeing litigation management and liaising with external solicitors where necessary.
• Coordinating Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and Board meetings.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, policies, and corporate documents.
• Managing corporate governance initiatives and ensuring compliance with governance best practices.
• Developing and implementing compliance programmes and internal governance policies.
• Providing legal advisory services on commercial transactions and operational matters.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and advising Management and the Board on regulatory implications.
• Protecting the Company's intellectual property and legal interests.
• Ensuring effective legal risk management across the Company.
• Advising the Board and Executive Management on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rules, Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Listing Rules, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Candidate Profile
Educational Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree (LL.M., MBA, or related discipline) will be an added advantage.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria (CGIN)/ICSAN will be an added advantage.
• Valid practising licence.
• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• Bachelor's Degree (LL.B.) from a recognised university.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board Committees.
• Must have 8–10 years' post-call experience, with at least 5 years in a Company Secretary or Senior Legal Counsel role.
• Proven experience working in a Public Limited Liability Company, listed company, or a reputable corporate law firm.

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Board Management software.
• Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, labour, taxation, and regulatory laws.
• Strong understanding of CAMA, SEC Regulations, NGX Listing Rules, and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
• Strong risk management and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of Corporate Governance Principles.
• Excellent company secretarial and board management skills.

Behavioural Competencies:
The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

What We Offer

• Medical and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and reputable organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Pension and other statutory benefits.