Legal Company Secretary

About the role

The Legal Company Secretary will provide legal advisory services and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements. Reporting to the Board of Advisors, the role combines board secretarial duties with corporate legal support.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Advisors, coordinating meetings and maintaining board records.
• Prepare meeting notices, agendas, board packs, minutes and resolutions for Board and Committee meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate documents and the company seal in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and other regulatory filings with relevant authorities.
• Provide legal guidance to management and ensure corporate decisions are compliant with applicable laws.
• Safeguard confidentiality and security of sensitive legal and board information.

Required profile

• LL.B. degree and membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Minimum 2–3 years post‑call experience in corporate/commercial law or company secretarial practice.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and corporate governance principles.
• Experience with board secretarial duties or supporting board governance activities.
• High level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
• Excellent legal drafting, minute‑taking and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with document management systems.