Company Secretary, Legal & Compliance at AATA Power Company

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic legal, corporate governance and compliance support to the Company, including:

• Provide legal advisory services on corporate and commercial law matters.
• Serve as Company Secretary and ensure effective corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements and legal instruments.
• Develop, review and manage Shareholders’ Agreements, investment agreements and related corporate documents.
• Advise Management and the Board on corporate legal matters, resolutions and governance requirements.
• Maintain statutory corporate records and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• Support the Company's project development, financing, investment and commercial transactions from a legal perspective.
• Identify and mitigate legal, contractual and regulatory risks.
• Liaise with external solicitors, regulators, investors, shareholders and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the Company's operations and transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of legal and compliance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution.
• Must be a qualified Nigerian Legal Practitioner (BL) and duly called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in corporate/commercial law, energy, infrastructure, investment or project development.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions and corporate governance.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting/reviewing Shareholders’ Agreements, commercial contracts and corporate documentation.
• Good understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the Nigerian business environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide commercially sound legal advice.
• AI proficiency and strong digital literacy will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Corporate Governance
• Contract Management
• Shareholders’ Agreements
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Legal Drafting
• Board/Secretariat Management
• AI & Digital Proficiency