COMPANY SECRETARY

• Responsibilities

Corporate Governance: Provide strategic governance advice to the Board and Executive Management while ensuring compliance with governance best practice.

Board Secretariat: Manage Board and Committee meetings, Board packs, minutes, resolutions and statutory records.

Legal & Regulatory Advisory: Provide legal, commercial and regulatory advice to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee legal compliance, regulatory obligations and legal risk across the business.

Corporate Legal Services: Oversee contracts, litigation, intellectual property and external legal service providers.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, shareholders, investors and external stakeholders.

Corporate Records: Ensure the integrity and maintenance of statutory records and corporate governance documentation.

Leadership: Lead, develop and manage the Company Secretariat and Legal team to build organisational capability, drive high performance and deliver effective governance and legal services.

• Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.

Admission to practice law and membership of a recognised professional legal body.

A Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Chartered Governance qualification (CGISA/CGI) or equivalent professional company secretarial qualification will be an added advantage.

At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law, corporate governance and company secretarial practice, with significant exposure advising Boards of Directors.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role, preferably within a listed company or large commercial organisation.