Company Secretary & Head, Legal Services at FITC

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our leadership team as Company Secretary & Head, Legal Services — a strategic role interfacing directly with the Board of Directors and providing executive legal leadership across the organization.

Role Overview

The Company Secretary & Head, Legal Services serves as a principal governance advisor to the Board of Directors and Executive Management, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, corporate governance best practices, and legal frameworks.

This role leads the Legal and Compliance functions, safeguarding the institution's interests, mitigating legal risks, and strengthening corporate integrity and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Board Secretariat and Governance

• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and all Board Committees, ensuring effective coordination of meetings, timely documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement corporate governance policies in line with statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Board papers, meeting notices, and resolutions
• Maintain the statutory registers and ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) filings, and other relevant legislation
• Advise the Board and Management on governance structures, board evaluation, and director development

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Provide legal advisory to the MD/CEO, Executive Management, and Board on organizational decisions and contracts
• Review, draft, and negotiate all legal agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, and strategic collaborations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory standards, and internal policies
• Support the enterprise risk and compliance framework to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of risks