Assistant Company Secretary at a Holding Company – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Lagos

Job Description

Assistant Company Secretary at a Holding Company – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Lagos
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria – Our client is a Holding Company with a strong market position as a top provider of financial services, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Company Secretary

Reference Number: 130-PEO01295
Location: Lagos
Job type: Permanent
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Nature of Business: Corporate Brokerage and Trusteeship Services

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.
Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online