Legal / Board Secretary at Reputable Company

Position Overview

A financial institution with strong growth prospects seeks an experienced lawyer with an exceptional track record in company law and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will serve as Chief Legal Advisor, supervising and managing the legal department and board secretariat operations.

Job Type

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the board of directors on all legal matters
• Represent the company in court and other legal forums
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements for company facilities and operations
• Provide legal opinions to management and other departments
• Draft and review contracts and agreements for management and board consideration
• Assist portfolio management and recoveries departments in loan recovery efforts against defaulting customers
• Coordinate the scheduling of board meetings and prepare notices and agendas
• Serve as liaison for all board committees to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records of board meetings, proceedings, and decisions; issue extracts as needed
• Coordinate the holding of Annual General Meetings (AGM) and arrange publication of annual accounts and reports
• File annual returns with the Registrar General's Department
• Maintain custody of board documents, minutes, agendas, and the company seal
• Maintain and periodically update the file of company signatories

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Legal practitioner with minimum 10 years of work experience in legal practice
• Qualification in secretaryship