Company Secretary
Location: Ipaja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Vacancy: Company Secretary ((MUST HAVE Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
Location: Ipaja, Lagos Department: Administration Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
- 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
N600,000 – N700,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using "Company Secretary20 – Ipaja, Lagos" as subject of the mail.