Jimadek Consulting Limited is a specialist recruitment and human capital consulting firm dedicated to serving the financial services industry. We partner with Microfinance Banks, Finance Companies, FinTechs, Commercial Banks, Mortgage Institutions, Cooperative Societies, and other financial institutions to attract, assess, and place exceptional talent that drives business growth and operational excellence.
In today's highly competitive labour market, organizations require more than just recruitment support—they need a strategic talent partner that understands industry dynamics, regulatory expectations, and the competencies required for sustainable success. At Jimadek Consulting Limited, we leverage deep industry knowledge, rigorous assessment methodologies, and an extensive talent network to deliver high-performing professionals across executive, management, and specialist roles.
Our commitment is to provide timely, reliable, and results-driven recruitment solutions that help our clients build resilient workforces while enabling professionals to achieve meaningful career advancement. We pride ourselves on speed, quality, integrity, and an unwavering focus on delivering the right talent for every engagement.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Company Secretary / Head, Legal
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
The Company Secretary/Head, Legal will be responsible for leading the Bank's legal, corporate governance, and company secretarial functions. The role provides strategic legal guidance, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, coordinates Board activities, and safeguards the Bank's legal and corporate interests.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Management and the Board of Directors on legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters while supporting the Bank's strategic objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory and Corporate Legal Services:Provide strategic and practical legal advice to Management on operational, commercial, employment, corporate, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documentation.
Ensure legal adequacy and compliance of business transactions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
Coordinate litigation, dispute resolution, debt recovery, and engagements with external solicitors where necessary.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the Bank and provide timely guidance to Management.
Provide legal support for corporate transactions, new product initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Functions:Serve as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
Coordinate Board, Committee, and Shareholders' meetings.
Prepare meeting notices, agendas, Board papers, minutes, and resolutions.
Maintain statutory books, registers, and corporate records.
Ensure proper implementation and documentation of Board resolutions.
Advise the Board and Management on corporate governance principles and best practices
.Coordinate Board induction programmes, governance training, and Board performance evaluations.
Regulatory Compliance:Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations, and other statutory requirements.
Coordinate regulatory filings, disclosures, and statutory submissions.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, legal advisers, auditors, and other stakeholders on governance and compliance matters.
Support internal compliance initiatives and governance reviews.
Risk Management and Internal Control:Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support the development and implementation of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Assist in policy reviews and ensure legal compliance across business operations.
Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management functions to strengthen organizational controls.
Stakeholder Management:Maintain effective relationships with regulators, external counsel, service providers, and other key stakeholders.
Facilitate communication between the Board, Management, shareholders, and regulators.
Represent the Bank on legal, governance, and regulatory matters where required.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B)
Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) and qualified to practice in Nigeria.
8–12 years post-call experience, preferably within banking, financial services, fintech, corporate legal practice, or another regulated institution.
Demonstrable experience in company secretarial practice and corporate governance.
Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria (CGIN) or a similar professional body will be an added advantage.
Strong understanding of CAMA, banking regulations, corporate governance principles, employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and Executive Management teams is highly desirable.
Core Competencies:Corporate and Commercial Law
Company Secretarial Practice
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Legal Research and Advisory
Risk Management
Board Administration
Stakeholder Management
Report Writing and Documentation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
High Ethical Standards and Professional Integrity
Confidentiality and Sound Judgment.
SalaryN600,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
