Job Title

Director, Legal / Company Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
City: Victoria Island

Job Summary

The Director Legal / Company Secretary provides strategic leadership for legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters, ensuring the organization meets its regulatory and legal obligations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory
• Provide expert legal counsel to the Board and management on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts and agreements.
• Corporate Governance
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate governance codes and standards.
• Maintain and manage all statutory records and filings.
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Develop and oversee systems to mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with local and international legal standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a key liaison between the organization, legal advisors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in critical legal engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: LLB and LLM, with an MBA or Master’s degree in Corporate Law, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 17+ years in legal and corporate governance roles within FMCG, Telecoms, or Banking sectors.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, legal advisory, and corporate governance expertise.

About Us:

Our client, a prominent leader across the Oil and Gas, Communications Technology, Financial Technology, and Real Estate sectors, is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Our commitment to quality and integrity is demonstrated through our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, ensuring we meet world-class standards in all our operations.

Company Website: https://dragnetnigeria.com/

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Type

In Office