Head of Legal & Company Secretary at Infinion Technologies

At Infinion Technologies, we design productivity boosting solutions aimed at delivering business value and making infrastructure and applications available to enterprises. We are a technology and business solutions Company established with the objective of providing world class solutions to Enterprise Businesses. We seek to offer individuals and organizations sublime services to improve operational efficiency. As a certified Microsoft Partner, we never lose sight of the role we play in helping businesses automate their processes and solve their problems in the local and international community.

Job Title: Head of Legal & Company Secretary

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking legal executive to serve as Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• This dual-function leadership role is responsible for providing legal guidance, corporate governance oversight, and regulatory leadership across our multi-country operations.
• The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal strategist with deep expertise in commercial law, board administration, risk management, and compliance—preferably in fast-moving sectors such as technology, consulting, or financial services.

Responsibilities
Legal Strategy & Leadership:

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership Team.
• Define and execute the company’s legal strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead all legal matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment law, dispute resolution, and litigation management.

Corporate Governance & Board Secretariat:

• Act as Company Secretary and trusted advisor to the Board and its Committees.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance obligations across multiple African jurisdictions.
• Facilitate effective board meetings, minutes, filings, and communication in line with global governance best practices.

Regulatory Affairs & Risk Management:

• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments that impact the business.
• Manage legal and compliance risks proactively across the enterprise.
• Engage with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s legal and regulatory interests are protected.

Team Leadership & Legal Operations:

• Build and lead a high-performing in-house legal and compliance team.
• Manage legal budgets and oversee external counsel engagement.
• Implement legal technology tools to enhance operational efficiency and risk oversight.

Requirements

• LLB and BL required; must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria.
• Postgraduate degree (LLM or MBA) or ICSA certification is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 12 – 15 years of legal practice experience, including 5+ years in a senior executive or General Counsel capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law within fast-paced, regulated sectors.
• Strong exposure to African legal frameworks, particularly Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of corporate governance, board processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Effective communicator, able to operate confidently at board and regulatory levels.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.