Assistant Company Secretary at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO01295

Role Summary 

• The Assistant Company Secretary role will support the Company Secretary in the effective and efficient discharge of company secretariat/legal services duties and responsibilities to ensure the smooth administrative functioning of the department. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide support for the company secretariat and ancillary services to the Board of Directors/Board Committees and other subsidiaries as directed by the Company Secretary.  
• Assist with filing and rendering statutory returns for the company and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance with applicable governance codes, as well as providing support in the statutory compliance process. 
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations. 
• Facilitate negotiation, drafting and review of contracts and agreements. 
• Provide support in managing external counsel as necessary. 
• Maintenance of the registers and other statutory records required by law to be maintained by the Group’s Subsidiaries 

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B); Barrister at Law (B.L.) Call to the Nigerian Bar 
• Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage.  
• Relevant professional qualification is mandatory. 
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience and legal/company secretariat experience with at least 4 years in senior management cadre. Experience in the financial services industry and a Plc. is mandatory. 
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capabilities. 
• Exceptional understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines. 
• Proven track record of building and leading effective company secretariat programmes within a financial services environment. 
• Familiarity with local and international laws, including trends and practices 
• Knowledge of the Nigerian legal system, corporate governance codes and practices 
• Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills 
• High ethical standards and commitment to upholding corporate governance principles.