Head of Legal and Company Secretary

5 days ago

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria PZ Cussons Full time ₦4,500,000 - ₦13,500,000 per year

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Responsibilities

Company secretarial:

  • Ensuring PZCN complies with applicable corporate governance requirements and laws in connection with its status as a listed company;
  • Supporting PZCN board and committee meetings;
  • Organising PZCN's annual general meeting and leading preparation of its annual report;
  • Establishing and managing relationships with PZCN retail and top shareholders;
  • Monitoring PZCN share register movements;
  • Provision of subsidiary company secretarial services, corporate governance, transaction advisory, compliance with statutory filings;

Legal & compliance:

  • Provison of legal advisory services to ensure that the companies and their subsidiaries are compliant with applicable laws; management of litigation and disputes; advising on complex commercial contracts and managing legal risks;
  • Ensure compliance with data protection including Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR);
  • Ensure the company's Code of Ethical Conduct policies are embedded and complied with and investigations are conducted appropriately;
  • Protect our IP portfolio in Africa, working with the PZC group head of intellectual property;
  • Establish and manage relatonships with government departments and regulators including the CAC, SEC, NGX, NAFDAC and NOTAP;

Other:

  • Oversee the company's property portfolio ensuring titles are properly maintained and protected, statutory payments are made and records updated, and supporting the lease or sale of unused properties; and
  • Other relevant assignments that may be assigned by members of the Board and management leadership team.

Qualifications/ Skills Requirement:

  • B.L, LL.B
  • Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) or other qualification as required by CAMA 2020
  • Be proficient with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint (Good Presentation Skills)
  • 8+ years' work experience as a practicing lawyer
  • Previous experience inhouse highly desirable
  • Previous experience with an international company, or working internationally, beneficial
  • Sound knowledge of commercial law and corporate governance
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to influence, impact and convince others
  • Collaborate and able to work well as part of a diverse team

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. 

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.

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PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us

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