Company Secretary & Legal Executive at Smartcity Plc

Role Overview


SmartCity Resorts PLC requires a seasoned Company Secretary & Legal Executive to strengthen corporate governance, board effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management. The role demands strong judgement, boardroom presence, and the capacity to manage corporate secretarial responsibilities alongside practical commercial legal advisory.


Key Responsibilities


Serve as principal adviser to the Board and Executive Management on corporate governance, board practice, and company secretarial matters.
Prepare and manage Board and Committee calendars, agenda packs, resolutions, minutes, action trackers, and governance documentation to board-grade standards.
Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including CAMA and other applicable corporate filing obligations.
Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and governance frameworks; ensure proper custody and version control of key corporate documents.
Provide legal advisory support on contracts, transactions, disputes, regulatory engagements, and risk mitigation across the Group's business lines.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor contracts, leases, project agreements, service-level agreements, NDAs, MoUs, partnership and investment documents).
Support transaction execution (corporate restructuring, M&A support, capital raising documentation support, and corporate actions) in collaboration with advisers.
Coordinate external counsel as required; manage legal budgets and service quality, ensuring efficient turn-around and commercial practicality.
Develop and implement legal and compliance policies, including delegated authority frameworks and contract governance processes.
Monitor and report legal/compliance risks to management; embed a culture of ethical conduct, documentation discipline, and regulatory readiness.


Required Qualifications and Experience


Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B); BL and call-to-bar in Nigeria required.
Minimum of 7 - 10 years relevant experience, with proven exposure to corporate secretarial work and in-house legal advisory or top-tier law firm experience.
Demonstrable experience supporting boards, preparing minutes/resolutions, and advising on governance and regulatory compliance.
Strong track record in contract drafting/negotiation and managing legal risk in commercial environments.
Familiarity with investment holding companies, and regulated engagements is an advantage.


Professional Certifications (Required)


Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in good standing.


Core Competencies and Behavioral Expectations


Boardroom maturity, discretion, and impeccable confidentiality.
Strong governance mindset with a rigorous approach to records, compliance, and statutory discipline.
Sound judgement under pressure; ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism.
Excellent writing skills (clear, structured, and persuasive) and strong stakeholder management.
Integrity-led, ethical, and firm on standards, while collaborative and solutions-oriented.