Team Lead, Strategy Advisory and Company Secretariat

About the role

The Team Lead, Strategy Advisory and Company Secretariat will align corporate governance with the organisation's strategic objectives, ensure full regulatory compliance, and support high‑impact business transactions. This position acts as both a legal risk manager and a deal enabler for the Board, senior management and business units.

Key responsibilities

• Guide the Board and Management in strategy formulation, evaluation, execution and risk assessment.
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs to develop strategic plans and monitor implementation via performance dashboards.
• Ensure 100% compliance with corporate governance, statutory filings and regulatory obligations (e.g., CAC, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NOTAP).
• Organise and document Board and Committee meetings, producing accurate notices, agendas, minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory books, registers and policies for audit and regulatory review.
• Advise on legal implications of transactions, lead due diligence and structure deals to minimise risk and maximise value.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents such as SPAs, JV agreements, financing and service contracts.
• Oversee the transaction lifecycle, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution and post‑closing compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB/BL); membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is preferred.
• 5–7 years post‑call experience in corporate/commercial law, governance and transaction advisory, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Professional certifications such as ECBA (IIBA) are an added advantage.
• Proven track record in structuring and executing complex M&A, JV and financing transactions.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, CAC filings and oil & gas regulations (NMDPRA, NUPRC).
• Expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance and competition law.
• Advanced contract drafting, negotiation and review capabilities.
• Strong due‑diligence and deal‑structuring skills for high‑value transactions.