COMPANY SECRETARY / HEAD LEGAL JOB AT LEVITIKAL GROUP | SECRETARY JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Levitikal Group is a leading conglomerate driving progress and development across Nigeria. With a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, construction, energy, agriculture, and hospitality, they are committed to delivering exceptional value to their stakeholders.

Job Description:

Levitikal Group is seeking a seasoned and strategic Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary to serve as the custodian of the Group’s legal integrity and corporate governance. This dual-capacity role requires an expert who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes while serving as the principal legal adviser to the Group Managing Director. You will be responsible for aligning legal strategies with business growth, managing high-stakes litigation, and ensuring that all subsidiaries operate in strict compliance with statutory requirements. If you are a veteran legal professional with a sharp eye for risk and a proven track record in contract management and board-level diplomacy, we invite you to anchor our legal department.

Requirements:

1. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Excellence

• Statutory Compliance: Lead the filing of annual returns, resolutions, and statutory documents with relevant authorities to ensure the Group remains in good standing.

• Board Support: Ensure the proper implementation of Board decisions and maintain all statutory registers, company records, and corporate documentation.

• Governance Oversight: Ensure the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association are strictly followed and updated in line with evolving corporate needs.

2. Strategic Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Executive Counsel: Serve as the lead legal advisor to the GMD and senior management, ensuring legal strategies support business objectives and stay within the Group’s risk appetite.

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the Group, including oversight of Labor, safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulations.

• Litigation Management: Manage disputes, claims, and arbitrations involving contractors, vendors, and third parties, while supervising external counsel to ensure cost-effective and favorable outcomes.

3. Commercial Transactions & Contract Management

• Contractual Oversight: Establish and enforce rigorous contract management processes and templates across all subsidiaries.

• Negotiation Lead: Support high-level negotiations with financiers, government agencies, and contractors, reviewing commercial terms to protect Group interests while enabling growth.

• Policy Development: Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures, and training programs to foster a culture of compliance throughout the workforce.

4. Stakeholder & Regulatory Liaison

• Regulatory Diplomacy: Act as the primary liaison between the Group and land registries, government authorities, external auditors, and professional advisers.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the legal teams across all subsidiaries to ensure a unified approach to legal service delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Experience

• Academic Background: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and call to the Bar (BL) are essential.

• Proven Tenure: 10–15 years of post-call experience, with a significant portion in a senior legal or company secretarial role within a group structure.

• Sector Expertise: Experience in managing legal affairs for diversified subsidiaries, including real estate, finance, or industrial sectors.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies.

• Negotiation Mastery: High-level persuasion skills for multi-party commercial and government negotiations.

• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@levitikalgroup.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.