Company Secretary at Imperial Law Office Attorney

Imperial Law Office Attorneys is primus inter pares among the leading Commercial Law Firms in Nigeria because we house a constellation of the Best Commercial Lawyers in Nigeria with varied multi-sectoral rich experiences. Our lawyers work closely with our Clients; Indigenous and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities, to gain a thorough understanding of their goals, both legal and financial. Afolake Lawal | best corporate commercial lawyer in Nigeria. Through a rigorous assessment of their transactions, we devise solutions to meet their needs. Our expertise is a combination of our understanding of the marketplace and the rapidly evolving regulatory challenges, plus our global experience and commercially minded approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Secretary

Location: Marina, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for organizing and preparing Notices of Meetings and Board Packs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, record accurate minutes, and circulate action points. Manage statutory filings and returns with regulatory bodies.
• Solid understanding of Corporate Law, Governance, Company Secretarial, and Boardroom Practices.
• Proficient in office administration and Secretarial Practices.
• Understanding ofcorporate governance codes, the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), and other relevant regulations.
• Filings on the portals of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Trademark Registry.
• Strong organizational, communication, and logistical management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.
• Distribute minutes promptly and prepare Board resolutions. Maintain statutory registers and regulatory filing checklists.
• Coordinate yearly schedules of Board and Committee meetings.
• Implement and maintain efficient filing systems for meeting minutes and correspondence. Provide administrative support, including drafting emails and organizing events.
• Maintain departmental calendar and set reminders.
• Assist in onboarding new companies and drafting engagement letters and proposals. Contribute to business development efforts and handle renewals. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc, BA etc (2:1)
• Professional Certification from ICSAN will be an added advantage
• 4 - 5 years post-NYSC corporate experience and at least 2 years as Company Secretary
• Knowledge of legal terminologies for preparing and editing a variety of legal documents.
• Excellent research, legal drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and , PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.