Company Secretary/ Legal
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- 2 weeks ago
- by Smartcity Plc
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- Lagos
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Travel Requirements
Some travel
Educational Specialization
Business
Work Options
On-site
Company Size
201-500 employees
Experience Level
Senior-Level
Educational Level
Professional certification
Skills
Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Board Advisory, Regulatory Liaison, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, M&A Due Diligence, Executive Communication
Job Type
Full-time
Smartcity Plc · Lagos, Nigeria · via MyJobMag
The Company Secretary will act as a critical advisor to the Board and Chairman, ensuring that corporate governance frameworks are not only compliant but strategically aligned with the Group’s investment ambitions and regulatory obligations.
- Serve as principal advisor to the Board on governance, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, board packs, and minutes
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across all business units
- Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, and filings
- Guide corporate structuring, investments, and capital market transactions
- Liaise with regulators, including the Nigerian Exchange Group NGX and other relevant authorities
- Support M&A activities, due diligence processes, and investor relations engagements
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise on implications for the business
- Drive corporate governance best practices across subsidiaries
Minimum of 10–15 years’ experience in Company Secretarial, Legal
- Strong knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance, and investment structures
- Deep understanding of Board dynamics, governance frameworks, and regulatory environments
- Proven experience engaging with regulatory bodies and listed or pre-listed companies
- Professional qualification ICSA/CGCS or equivalent and Law degree preferred
- Exceptional discretion, judgment, and executive presence
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