Company Secretary & Legal Counsel

Company Secretary & Legal Counsel

Coronation Group, a leading financial services and investment management organisation, is seeking an experienced Company Secretary & Legal Counsel to provide corporate governance, company secretarial, and commercial legal support to the Board, Managing Partner, and business teams. The role involves ensuring compliance with CAMA, the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, SEC Rules and Regulations, and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and commercial advice to the Managing Partner, Board, and business teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, investment, and transaction documentation.
• Manage corporate statutory records, registers, and CAC/SEC filings.
• Coordinate Board and Board Committee meetings, including Board packs, minutes, and action tracking.
• Organize AGMs, EGMs, shareholder resolutions, and statutory compliance activities.
• Advise Directors on fiduciary and statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain governance frameworks, Board charters, and Committee terms of reference.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and ensure timely compliance.
• Support governance of related-party and conflicted transactions.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and relationships with external legal counsel.
• Serve as a key liaison with shareholders, investors, regulators, and external advisers.

Requirements

• LL.B (Minimum of Second Class Upper) from a reputable institution and B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.
• Called to the Nigerian Bar and in good standing.
• ICSAN qualification is an added advantage.
• LL.M, MBA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualifications are advantageous.
• 5–7 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a SEC-regulated capital market operator, financial institution, or similar regulated environment.
• Proven experience managing Board and Committee meetings, including Board-level minutes.
• Strong commercial contracting, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with CAC filings and engagement with the SEC or similar regulators.
• Excellent governance, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Salary

• Competitive Salary

How to Apply 📧 Interested candidates should send their CV/Profile to: Emmanuel.Iduma@CoronationGroup.com 📝 Subject: Company Secretary & Legal Counsel