Company Secretary (Legal) needed at Jobrole Consulting Limited – Apply Now

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Job title : Company Secretary (Legal)

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : July 03, 2023

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Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage group legal risks
  • Provide legal advice on the company’s transaction and other matters concerning the company
  • Manage the group companies’ relationships with external solicitors and ensure that the group is properly represented in all litigations concerning it
  • Provide statutory Company Secretarial services and act as Secretary to the Board of Directors and all standing committees of the group
  • Provide advice on, interpret and communicate all legal issues, opinions, laws, rules, guidelines statutes, especially as regards Group businesses, to staff and management
  • Provide a firm but fair opinion on all legal matters to the company
  • Review, and draft MOUs, legal agreements, and security documentation between the group and external parties: and among the individual companies in the group
  • Liaise with legal departments of external organizations
  • Liaise with government agencies for the smooth running of the group (such as filing of papers at CAC. etc).
  • Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.
  • Mentor Staff of the legal department

Experience:

  • At least 4 years of legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.
  • Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel
  • Proven track record of adding value to an organization by developing comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Knowledge:

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • Sound knowledge of Employment and Labor Law practice
  • Commercial Law Practice and Company Secretarial experience
  • Debt recovery experience is essential
  • Sound knowledge of Human resource management
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite- especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education:

  • A graduate degree in law (minimum of second class lower).
  • Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
  • LLM, CIPM / CIPD/SHRM/PHR is an additional advantage

Competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory law; and
  • Knowledge of the legal aspects of capital markets.
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills;
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the
  • Government of Nigeria, the Judicial system, and negotiating parties;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation, and administration;
  • Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior-level management on highly technical matters;
  • Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters;
  • Good planning and organization skills; and proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobroleconsulting@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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