Head Of Legal

Company Description

My client is a leading recycled PET flake supplier

Job Description

The firm is seeking a dedicated and driven manager with appropriate experience to lead and drive all legal and compliance functions of the Group; and to oversee company secretarial functions. Other preferences may be considered depending on skill set and the needs of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Head of Legal & Company Secretary who reports to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and is responsible for:

▪ managing records of contracts & other legal documents deposited with the legal team for

safekeeping

▪ providing legal advice and guidance in all matters concerning the laws and regulations

governing the Group, its staff, legal structures, the conduct of its operations and transactions conducted by departments

▪ coordinating and providing oversight over the Group’s subsidiaries/affiliates outside Nigeria and working with external administrators and counsel, where necessary

▪ Preparing and reviewing contracts required for the running of the operations of the Group

▪ When necessary, overseeing the defense and settlement of disputes and litigation involving the Group and liaising with external lawyers as required

▪ Conducting legal research prior to effecting corporate changes

▪ Organising, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings and General Meetings

▪ Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries and ensuring that corporate regulatory filings are up to date

▪ Researching documents and case history to ensure the accuracy of legal advice and procedures

▪ Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and

attending relevant programmes

▪ Ensuring that the Group complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, applicable corporate governance policies and obligations under agreements to which any Group company is a party

▪ Providing adequate guidance to the board on their responsibilities and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

▪ Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advising

management on appropriate action

▪ Liaising with relevant government and regulatory authorities, where required

▪ Participating in disciplinary committee meetings and providing legal counsel on approach and recommendations

▪ Providing legal counsel to the respective departments within the Group and reviewing all

presented documents that have legal implications prior to signing by any company representative

▪ Proposing and/or implementing innovative ideas to enhance business results in the firm

▪ Acting as a leader and mentor to junior employees in the firm

▪ Carrying out such other related tasks as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications

Requirements

▪ Minimum Second-Class Upper Degree from a top tier University, and from Law School

▪ 5 – 7 years’ experience post NYSC

▪ ICSAN is an added advantage

▪ Strong industry networks within the recycling, logistics, and waste management sectors, with the ability to leverage relationships for business development.

▪ Proven ability to manage a budget and track financial performance.

Additional Information

Ideal Profile

▪ Senior Associate or Senior Legal Officer in the following key sectors:

• Tier 1 or Tier 2 Law firms (Abdulai Taiwo & Co, Alliance Law Firm, Bloomfield LP, Dentons ACAS-Law, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Jackson Etti & Edu, OAKE Legal, Olajide Oyewole etc)
• Manufacturing/FMCG (PZ, Unilever, Nestle, Leventis, Grand Cereals, Dufil Prima, Mikano, JMG, Cummins, Jubaili Bros)
• Recycling company (e.g Starich recycling, Chicason group)