Our Client, a Leading Multinational firm is looking to fill the above mentioned role.

Summary:

The Company Secretary carries out effective and efficient advisory roles on legal matters by providing adequate communication and compliance with statutory provisions as well as the maintenance and custody of the company’s statutory books. He/she acts as a mediator between the company, its board of directors, stakeholders, government and regulatory authorities, and guides on the strategic legal decisions of the company.

Reporting Line: The incumbent would report to the Chairman and Board of Directors


Responsibilities
• Liaises with Law enforcement and other government agencies as and when necessary.
• Liaises with other external legal practitioners and firms engaged by the company to ensure delivery according to the terms of their engagement. Review of offer letter and contractual agreements between the company and third parties.
• Works with all the units of the organization to ensure all legal documentations (the ones for our Estate projects and other operational issues inclusive) are proper and the company’s interest is well protected
• Attending the meetings of the company, the Board of Directors and its committees, rendering all necessary secretarial services in respect of meetings and advising on compliance by the meetings with the applicable rules and regulations.
• Responsible for all CAC legal compliance issues. Rendering proper returns and giving notifications required to be given to the Corporate Affairs Commission
• Ensure proper custody and maintenance of the statutory and other books of the company, such as register of charges and account books, register and index of members, register of Directors and Minutes books of General and Director Meetings etc.
• Maintaining the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company
• Contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising members of the legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies.
• Arranges and coordinates the success of all board and annual general meetings. Takes and keeps minutes of meeting at all board, annual and extra ordinary meetings.
• Dealing with correspondence, ensuring prompt responses to notices and requests from regulatory bodies, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appropriate action.
• Carrying out such administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the directors of the company and MD/CEO

Qualification: Candidates should a minimum of a B.LB with at least 7 - 10 years experience, 5 of which must be in a similar role. Interested and Qualified Candidates should send their CVs to moyosore.olanipekun@ihg.com using role as subject.