HealthPlus Limited is Nigeria’s 1st Integrative Pharmacy, the fastest growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. Since 1999, we have been committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health & vitality. In 2010, a sister company was birthed – CasaBella International Limited. CasaBella, a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions is now a retail chain and a household name
Job Title: Legal Officer
Job Field
Law, Legal
Job Description
Ensure compliance of the provisions of Companies Law
Ensure that business of the company is conducted in accordance with its objects as contained in its Memorandum of Association
Ensure that affairs of the HealthPlus Group are managed in accordance with its objects contained in the Articles of Association and the provisions of the Companies Law
Work as part of a team, to ensure the highest level of corporate governance within the Group
Organise, prepare agendas for, issue notices and taking minutes of Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings AGMs Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
Deal with correspondence, collate information and write reports, ensure decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders
Proactively work to develop and enhance Board and Committee processes and controls in response to regulatory and industry changes, and as directed by the Boards and the business
Provide input and advice to the business and directors with regard to Board governance matters
Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising members of the legal, governance and related matters
Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action
Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
Prepare, approve, sign and seal agreement leases, legal forms and other official documents on the company’s behalf when authorized by the board of directors or the chief executive officer
Coordinate matters arising from due diligence exercises and work as part of a team to ensure conditions precedent are attained
Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
Maintain the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company
Make arrangement for the payment of the dividend within prescribed period as provided under the provisions of the Companies Law
Carry out all matters concerned with the allotment of shares and issuance of share certificates including maintenance of statutory share register and conducting the appropriate activities connected with share transfers
Take a role in mergers and acquisitions
Monitor the administration of the company’s pension and cooperative schemes
Coordinate contractual agreements with employees, suppliers, customers, etc
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law LLB, BL
Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
A minimum of 3 years relevant qualification experience
Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law
Excellent communication skills – able to succinctly express complex ideas verbally and in writing
Strong inter-personal skills and a team work orientated attitude
Proven ability to effectively juggle competing priorities
Candidate must be able to work under pressure with keen attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with business and technical clients in a fast-paced environment
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Excellent team work ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole
Constant awareness of sensitivity and confidentiality involved in the function
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