Job title : Head, Legal & Company Secretary jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : June 07, 2024 Quick Recommended Links
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 structure(s) 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
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