COMPANY SECRETARY AT ASCENTECH SERVICES LIMITED | ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients' expectations through our core offerings:  Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

Job Description:

• Ayoola Foods is looking for an experienced Company Secretary to lead the company's legal, regulatory, and corporate governance function.
• This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who can provide strategic legal advice, ensure statutory compliance, manage Board governance, and protect the company's interests while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CAMA and other applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Board and Executive Management meetings, including agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, licences, and regulatory filings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal and corporate governance advice to Executive Management.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, including CAC, NAFDAC, and SON.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical business solutions.
• Support corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, and governance projects.

Requirements:

• LL.B. and B.L. with a valid licence to practise in Nigeria.
• 8–10 years' post-qualification legal experience.
• At least 5 years' experience as a Company Secretary or in a corporate governance role.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA, corporate governance, and commercial contract management.
• Experience working with senior executives and Boards.
• Manufacturing or FMCG experience is an added advantage.
• Membership of ICSAN/CGI Nigeria is an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

• We're seeking a highly organised, commercially astute, and ethical professional with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to provide practical legal solutions that support business objectives.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using "Company Secretary20 – Ipaja, Lagos" as subject of the mail.