The Legal & Company Secretary will provide legal and company secretarial support to the organization, ensuring that business activities, contracts and corporate matters are managed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and statutory requirements. The role will advise management on legal and commercial matters, support effective contract management, maintain corporate records and filings, and help manage legal and regulatory risks across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely and practical legal advice to management on business and operational matters.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements, advising on associated legal and commercial risks.
Manage company secretarial matters, including corporate records, minutes, resolutions and statutory filings.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licenses and statutory requirements.
Advise on the legal implications of company policies, procedures and business decisions.
Manage litigation, disputes and claims, including liaison with external legal counsel.
Support Board, management and other corporate meetings, including preparation of minutes and action points.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal documents, contracts, templates and corporate records.
Provide legal and compliance training to employees as required.
Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
Must be called to the Bar and admitted to practice law
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial environment.
Demonstrable experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
Good knowledge of corporate law, commercial law, regulatory compliance and company secretarial practice.
Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and professional judgment.
Good organizational and stakeholder-management skills.
Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-oriented approach.