Head, Legal and Compliance / Company Secretary
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- REFin Homes is looking for a highly skilled and diligent Head, Legal and Compliance/Company Secretary to join our team.
- This pivotal role will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's legal interests, ensuring full compliance with statutory guidelines, and providing robust company secretarial services.
- Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you will lead the Legal and Compliance unit, striving to minimize litigation and proactively manage legal risks.
- You will be the primary point of contact for all legal and compliance matters, working closely with the Board and Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal counsel to the Board, Management, and staff on all pertinent issues, ensuring optimal legal strategies.
- Company Secretarial: Orchestrate board meetings, prepare board papers and minutes, maintain statutory documents, and act as a crucial liaison between the Board and Management. Handle annual reports and other essential corporate documentation.
- Regulatory Compliance: Continuously monitor and report on the company's adherence to industry-specific regulatory requirements and general applicable laws. Liaise directly with regulatory bodies.
- Litigation Management: Oversee all court cases for and against the company, identify legal remedies, coordinate with external solicitors, and represent the company in court or with enforcement authorities when necessary.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including Joint Venture Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Property Law: Handle comprehensive land, title, search documentation, and perfection processes.
- Global Coordination: Collaborate with the marketing representative to serve as a liaison between our Nigeria head office and international offices in the UK and US.
- Documentation & Filing: Maintain an efficient filing system for proper documentation and retrieval of all legal and corporate records.
What We're Looking For
- A proven legal professional with significant experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work proactively and strategically to protect the company's interests.
- Board meetings experience, property, and approval processes are an added advantage.
Salary
N300,000 - N500,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hr@refinhomes.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: If you are a meticulous, proactive, and experienced legal professional ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!