Summary of work deliverables:
To effectively support the functions of legal &secretariat dept and provide corporate secretariat servicesrequired for IESL with a view to promoting effective boardcommunications, organizing boardmeetings and providing contract administration support to project office. The legal officer will also see to the prevention of statutory and contractual liabilities, advising on corporate governance, and driving best legal & secretariat practices, whilst effectively reducing legal and compliance costs.
Key Accountabilities Legal Officer:
Oversee and supervise t
he review and administration of contracts including but not limited to MOA,commercial agreements, leases and allother commercial legal instruments.
Ensure the conduct of regular internal legal audit / internal due diligence with respect to company’s contracts.
Ensure up-to-date maintenance of accurate database including documentation management and information reportingwith respect to all contracts.
Promptly monitor and advise on identified and potential legal and contracts risks, threats and developments in the company’s legal and regulatory environment including key regulatory issues thataffect company’s contracts such as localcontent, business approvals, environmental compliance etc.
Support Internal Audit and responsible departments to ensure the administering of the compliance risksregister of the company
Interface and monitor external consultants and solicitors (where applicable) for effective delivery of legal jobs / assignments including company’s litigation and pre-litigation portfolios
Support the functions of legal personnel including the affairs of the legal &secretariat dept underthe supervision of the department manager
Develop and implement governance processes, relevant legalpolicies, compliance training, performance budgets,SLAs, and other budgetsconcerning the department.
As Company Secretary of IESL:
Advising the Board of IESL on corporate laws, statutory requirements and corporate governance
Organizing and preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, board committees and Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
Taking minutes, drafting resolutions, and filing / lodging required forms and annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Following up on actionsfrom both management, board meetings and board committees’ meeting.
Initiating and overseeing relevant policies, making sure they are kept up to date and referred to the appropriate committee for approval.
Maintaining statutory books, including statutory registers of members, directors and secretaries.
Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.
Contributing to board meeting discussions as when required, and advising members of the legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policiesor decisions.
Ensuring that directors are up to speed with statutory requirements such statutory disclosure forms and directors codes of conduct attestation forms etc.
Monitoring changes in relevant corporate and industry legislationsand the regulatory environment and taking appropriate actionsfor prompt enlightenment of the board.
Liaising with investors and external regulators and advisers such as lawyers, governance professionals and auditors.
Driving and championing corporate governance standards, codes of conducts and businessethics acrossthe organization.
Supporting relevant departments in then anchoring of Whistleblowing Policies/ Procedures, Regulatory Compliance and Codes of Conduct implementation
Taking responsibility for documentation and information management of the Corporate Secretariat Dept.
Designing innovative and efficient systems and processes to aid efficient and seamlesscoordination and evaluationof board activities and decisions.
Supporting all internal systems that ensure the company and relevant departments comply with applicable legal, core statutory, and key governance requirements.
The Candidate must possess / display:
Minimum of 6 to 8 years post-call-to-bar experience with bias for company laws, corporate secretariat and governance practice.
Memberships of Institute of Chartered Secretaries &Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)is highly preferred.
Very strong corporate backgrounds preferably from reputable or high standard organizations (not necessarily from a big corporation)
Strong academic background and capable of applying jurisprudence and tactfulness in real situations
High confidence and mannerliness to dealwith top ranking officialsincluding executive andnon- executive directors
Ability to maintain high confidentiality in processing of board decisions, deliberations and information.
Ability to work as part of a team and with bothinternal and external stakeholders withdiverse cultural backgrounds
Sufficient knowledge of the oil & gas business regulatory framework and environment would bean added advantage. Relevant experienceof energy industry and engineering laws.
Ability to actas Company’s spoke-person and governance advocate and ambassador.
SUMMARY OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Required
LLB, BL
MBA or MSC in Corporate Governanceis an advantage
Memberships of (Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) ishighly preferred.
Minimum Experience Required
10 -12 years post barexperience, part ofwhich must have been spent as in the role of company secretary / legal officer in a standard organization.
Supportive Core Skills Required:
Self-starter. Ability to work and thrive with minimal supervision
Process management skills
Good team spirit – collaborative and confidentiality skills
Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines promptly and smoothly.
Good character and integrity
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@ieslglobal.com using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
hr@ieslglobal.com
