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.