Head of Legal and Company Secretary at PZ Cussons

Responsibilities

Company secretarial:

• Ensuring PZCN complies with applicable corporate governance requirements and laws in connection with its status as a listed company;
• Supporting PZCN board and committee meetings;
• Organising PZCN’s annual general meeting and leading preparation of its annual report;
• Establishing and managing relationships with PZCN retail and top shareholders;
• Monitoring PZCN share register movements;
• Provision of subsidiary company secretarial services, corporate governance, transaction advisory, compliance with statutory filings;

Legal & compliance:

• Provison of legal advisory services to ensure that the companies and their subsidiaries are compliant with applicable laws; management of litigation and disputes; advising on complex commercial contracts and managing legal risks;
• Ensure compliance with data protection including Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR);
• Ensure the company’s Code of Ethical Conduct policies are embedded and complied with and investigations are conducted appropriately;
• Protect our IP portfolio in Africa, working with the PZC group head of intellectual property;
• Establish and manage relatonships with government departments and regulators including the CAC, SEC, NGX, NAFDAC and NOTAP;

Other:

• Oversee the company’s property portfolio ensuring titles are properly maintained and protected, statutory payments are made and records updated, and supporting the lease or sale of unused properties; and
• Other relevant assignments that may be assigned by members of the Board and management leadership team.

Qualifications/ Skills Requirement:

• B.L, LL.B
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) or other qualification as required by CAMA 2020
• Be proficient with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint (Good Presentation Skills)
• 8+ years’ work experience as a practicing lawyer
• Previous experience inhouse highly desirable
• Previous experience with an international company, or working internationally, beneficial
• Sound knowledge of commercial law and corporate governance
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence, impact and convince others
• Collaborate and able to work well as part of a diverse team