Alfred & Victoria Associates Company Secretary / Head of Legal Jobs in Nigeria
Alfred & Victoria Associates Company Secretary / Head of Legal Jobs in Nigeria
Role ObjectivesTo give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.) and ensure compliance of the provisions of Companies Law and rules made there-under, other statutes and bye-laws of the company.
Essential Duties
Company Secretarial Responsibilities:
Ensures that business of the company is conducted in accordance with its objectives contained in its memorandum of association
Ensure affairs of the company are managed in accordance with its objectives contained in the articles of association and the provisions of the Company’s Law
Prepares the agenda in consultation with the Chairman and the management of the Company and the other documents for all the meetings of the board of directors
Arrange, call and hold meetings of the board and prepare accurate record of proceedings
Attend board meetings in order to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled
Collaborate with the Chairman and prepare the agenda and other documents for the general meetings
Perform all matters concerned with the allotment of shares, and issuance of share certificates including maintenance of statutory Share Register and conducting the appropriate activities connected with share transfers
Prepare, approve, sign and seal agreements leases, legal forms, and other official documents on the company’s behalf, when authorised by the board of the directors or the management
Advise, in conjunctions with the company’s solicitors, in respect of the legal matters, as required from time to time
Legal obligations of Company Secretary:
Filling of various documents/returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Law, including filing of copy of special resolutions on prescribed form within the specified time period
Proper maintenance of books and registers of the company as required under the provisions of the Companies Law
Monitor compliance on legal requirements of the allotment, issuance and transfer of share certificates, mortgages and charges
Issue notice and agenda of board meetings to every director of the company and to auditors
Record Minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the directors
Implement policies formulated by the Directors
Manage correspondences between the company and relevant stake-holders
Make arrangement for the payment of the dividend within prescribed period as provided under the provisions of the Companies Law
Head of Legal Responsibilities:
Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense
strategies
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
Manage complex matters with multiple stakeholders
Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of alterations in legislation and to alert management on changes
As Company’s Senior Manager:
Ensure compliance to the code of business conduct
Ensure compliance to internal control procedures
Exhibit and promote companys core values: Entrepreneurship, Agility & Performance
Promote KAIZEN and ANZEN culture within the organization
Seek to continuously develop Human Resources through coaching, mentoring and training.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Masters in Law, Finance, Business Management or a related field.
8 years’ working experience as a Legal Practitioner with 3 - 5 years’ proven experience as a compliance officer.
Proven experience as a Company Secretary and Legal Counsel in business environment.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law,legal requirementsand procedures.
Skills, Values & Attitudes:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strategic thinking
Good MS excel skill Entrepreneurship
Agility
Performance
Speaking honestly
Be optimistic and bold
Overcome stress
Take medium & long-term goals on board
Be a decision maker
Succeed with the team
Be a role model and respectful.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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