Head of Legal and Company Secretary at PZ Cussons

About the Job

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Company Secretarial

• Ensuring PZCN complies with applicable corporate governance requirements and laws in connection with its status as a listed company;
• Supporting PZCN board and committee meetings;
• Organising PZCN’s annual general meeting and leading preparation of its annual report;
• Establishing and managing relationships with PZCN retail and top shareholders;
• Monitoring PZCN share register movements;
• Provision of subsidiary company secretarial services, corporate governance, transaction advisory, compliance with statutory filings;

Legal & Compliance

• Provision of legal advisory services to ensure that the companies and their subsidiaries are compliant with applicable laws; management of litigation and disputes; advising on complex commercial contracts and managing legal risks;
• Ensure compliance with data protection including Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR);
• Ensure the company’s Code of Ethical Conduct policies are embedded and complied with and investigations are conducted appropriately;
• Protect our IP portfolio in Africa, working with the PZC group head of intellectual property;
• Establish and manage relationships with government departments and regulators including the CAC, SEC, NGX, NAFDAC and NOTAP;

Other

• Oversee the company’s property portfolio ensuring titles are properly maintained and protected, statutory payments are made and records updated, and supporting the lease or sale of unused properties;
• Other relevant assignments that may be assigned by members of the Board and management leadership team.

Qualifications / Skills Requirement

• B.L, LL.B
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) or other qualification as required by CAMA 2020
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Good Presentation Skills)
• 8+ years’ work experience as a practicing lawyer
• Previous in-house experience highly desirable
• Experience with an international company or international work is beneficial
• Sound knowledge of commercial law and corporate governance
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to influence, impact, and convince others
• Collaborative and able to work well as part of a diverse team