Company Secretary

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) and called to the Nigerian Bar, with a valid licence to practise in Nigeria.
  • Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN/ CGI Nigeria) would be highly advantageous.
  • Additional certification in Corporate Governance or Compliance is desirable.
• 8–10 years' post-qualification legal experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Company Secretary or in a corporate governance role.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA and Nigerian corporate governance requirements.
• Experience advising senior management on legal and governance matters.
  • Experience supporting Executive Management and Board meetings.
  • Experience as Company Secretary within a manufacturing or FMCG organisation would be an advantage.
  • Experience dealing with CAC, NAFDAC and SON.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong commercial judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Exceptional organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

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