Company Secretary at Vodstra Limited

Job Summary

The Company Secretary will serve as the principal governance adviser to the Board of Directors and Management, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal and corporate secretarial services, supporting the Board, ensuring effective corporate governance practices, and safeguarding the Company's legal and regulatory interests.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving as Secretary to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Shareholders' Meetings.
• Advising the Board and Executive Management on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rules, Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Listing Rules, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Preparing Board and Committee meeting agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintaining statutory registers, corporate records, and ensuring timely statutory filings.
• Coordinating Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and Board meetings.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, policies, and corporate documents.
• Providing legal advisory services on commercial transactions and operational matters.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and advising Management and the Board on regulatory implications.
• Managing corporate governance initiatives and ensuring compliance with governance best practices.
• Overseeing litigation management and liaising with external solicitors where necessary.
• Ensuring effective legal risk management across the Company.
• Protecting the Company's intellectual property and legal interests.
• Developing and implementing compliance programmes and internal governance policies.
• Supporting strategic corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring exercises where applicable.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Board or the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.

Candidate Profile

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Valid practising licence.
• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria (CGIN)/ICSAN will be an added advantage.
• A Master's Degree (LL.M., MBA, or related discipline) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years' post-call experience, with at least 5 years in a Company Secretary or Senior Legal Counsel role.
• Proven experience working in a Public Limited Liability Company, listed company, or a reputable corporate law firm.
• Demonstrable experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board Committees.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Corporate Governance Principles.
• Strong understanding of CAMA, SEC Regulations, NGX Listing Rules, and other regulatory requirements.
• Excellent company secretarial and board management skills.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
• Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, labour, taxation, and regulatory laws.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong risk management and compliance knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Board Management software.

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Medical and wellness benefits.
• Pension and other statutory benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and reputable organisation.