Head, Legal

3 weeks ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Cardinal Stone Full time

Job Summary

  • To drive the Legal team of CardinalStone and the Company secretariat to ensure optimal performance

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Manage records of contracts & other legal documents deposited with the legal team for safekeeping
  • Provide legal advice and guidance in all matters concerning the laws and regulations governing the Group, its staff, legal structures and the conduct of its operations and transactions conducted by departments
  • Supervise a comprehensive due diligence prior to investments where necessary
  • When necessary, defend and mediate disputes and liase with external lawyers for matters involving litigation
  • Conduct legal research prior to effecting corporate changes and potential exits and conduct external counsels in this regard
  • Organise, prepare agendas for, and take minutes of board meetings, Board Committee Meetings and general meetings AGMs
  • Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, Directors and secretaries and ensure that corporate regulatory filings are up to date
  • Research documents and case history to ensure the accuracy of legal advice and procedures
  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and attending relevant programmes
  • Ensure that the company complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and applicable corporate governance policies
  • Provide adequate guidance to the board on their responsibilities and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advise management on appropriate action
  • Liaise with relevant government and regulatory authorities, where required
  • Participate in industry-focus groups including the Nigerian Bar Association Corporate Counsel sections
  • Participate in disciplinary committee meetings and provide legal counsel on approach and recommendations
  • Provide legal counsel to the respective departments within the company and reviewing all presented documents that have legal implications prior to signing by any company representative
  • Provide support to the compliance team on all regulatory matters, where required
  • Propose and/or implement innovative ideas to enhance business results in the firm
  • Act as a leader and mentor to junior employees in the firm
  • Manage other activities as delegated by Management
  • Supervise and coach junior members of the team

Requirements

Education

  • First degree in Law Minimum of Second Class Upper
  • Post graduate degree in any field

Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years post NYSC experience in Company Secretariat, Legal advisory and Compliance in tier-one legal firm
  • Preferably posted to a law firm or the legal unit of a financial services company during the NYSC year

License & Certification

  • Certificate of Call to Bar

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