Company Secretary / Legal Adviser at Deloitte Nigeria
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
Reference Number: DFI007
Location: Any City, Nigeria
Job Summary
To direct and control the provision of effective legal services to the institution and ensure the highest quality of legal and compliance advice is provided to the institution in the most efficient manner.
Provide assistance to the Board of Directors in the daily business activities by performing all types of secretarial activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on all matters relating to company law and corporate governance
Provide accurate and timely advice on all legal and regulatory matters of the institution and support in legal and compliance related matters
Provides assistance to the business in ensuring compliance with all various legal requirements
Assists with ensuring that the institution meets its legal responsibilities under the Nigerian Laws and Regulations
Manages the relationship with external legal firms and practitioners, as required
Ensures transfer of files to external lawyers, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor performance
Reviews and proposes updates to the institution's documents as needed
Ensures proper legal consultations are provided to departments / units
Conducts meetings with clients and concerned parties to discuss related legal matters
Conducts review of texts of standard contracts, agreements, legal correspondence and forms as well as analysis of formal complaints against the institution and advice on measures of action
Ensures the registration of agreements before submitting to ministries, governmental departments and administrations
Represents the institution in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes
Prepares relevant periodic reports related to the department functions as and when requested by Executive Management
Ensures the proper filing of the department files
Ensures the smooth running of the Board’s and Board Committees’ activities
Acts as a primary point of contact and source of information, advice, and guidance for directors regarding the institution’s activities, in order to support the decision making process
Prepares communication letters upon arranging with the Chairman as the need arise, and handles the required communication to schedule/call for Board meetings
Prepares information packages that need to be circulated to the Board members upon Board meetings, or to shareholders upon General Assembly meetings
Attends Board meetings, prepares minutes of meeting and ensures prompt and timely circulation of the minutes to all Board members
Documents and follows up on the issues requiring Board action as raised in subsequent Board meetings and recorded on the related meeting action sheet
Ensures circulation of Board decisions to the concerned parties
Coordinates with the concerned departments, especially the Finance & Administration Department and Legal & Compliance Department, regarding Board decisions that necessitate legal compliance and regulatory procedures
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Law
Possession of a Post graduate qualification (i.e. LLM) is required
Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association is required
Minimum of 15years working experience in a financial regulatory environment is required, of which at least 8 years post call cognate experience at managerial level
Skills and Experience:
Deep understanding of legal issues, including governance and legal compliance
Deep understanding of Budget and cost management
Understanding of the financial services industry
In-depth knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Knowledge of conflict management
Advanced knowledge of Administrative laws
Deep understanding of ethical rules and laws
Excellent research and report writing skills
Excellent analytical skills
Application Closing Date
28th July, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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