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Head of Legal and Company Secretary

2 months ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria EcoNation Full time

Responsibilities

  • Head of Legal & Company Secretary who reports to the Chief Executive Officer "CEO", and is responsible for: managing records of contracts & other legal documents deposited with the legal team for safekeeping, providing legal advice and guidance in all matters concerning the laws and regulations governing the Group, its staff, legal structures, the conduct of its operations and transactions conducted by departments, coordinating and providing oversight over the Group's subsidiaries/affiliates outside Nigeria and working with external administrators and counsel, where necessary
  • Preparing and reviewing contracts required for the running of the operations of the Group
  • When necessary, overseeing the defense and settlement of disputes and litigation involving the Group and liaising with external lawyers as required
  • Conducting legal research prior to effecting corporate changes
  • Organising, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings and General Meetings
  • Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries and ensuring that corporate regulator filings are up to date
  • Researching documents and case history to ensure the accuracy of legal advice and procedures
  • Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and attending relevant programmes
  • Ensuring that the Group complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, applicable corporate governance policies and obligations under agreements to which any Group company is a party
  • Providing adequate guidance to the board on their responsibilities and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advising management on appropriate action
  • Liaising with relevant government and regulatory authorities, where required
  • Participating in disciplinary committee meetings and providing legal counsel on approach and recommendations
  • Providing legal counsel to the respective departments within the Group and reviewing all presented documents that have legal implications prior to signing by any company representative
  • Proposing and/or implementing innovative ideas to enhance business results in the firm
  • Acting as a leader and mentor to junior employees in the firm
  • Carrying out such other related tasks as may be assigned by the CEO