Legal Secretary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide high-level secretarial, administrative and coordination support to the Legal function and senior management. The ideal candidate must be confident handling confidential information, attending senior-level meetings, including Board meetings, and producing accurate meeting records and transcriptions

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Legal function and senior management
• Attend and provide administrative support during Board meetings, management meetings and other high-level meetings
• Accurately take minutes, transcribe meeting proceedings and prepare meeting documentation
• Prepare, format and maintain legal correspondence, reports, presentations and other documents
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings and related logistics
• Maintain confidential legal records, contracts, files and correspondence
• Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the Legal function
• Assist with document filing, retrieval and general office administration
• Support the preparation and circulation of meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers
• Perform other administrative and secretarial duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certification or qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience as a Legal Secretary, Company Secretary's Assistant, Executive Secretary or similar role
• Demonstrable experience attending Board and other high-level corporate meetings
• Strong experience in minute-taking, transcription and preparation of meeting documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage
• Must reside within reasonable proximity to Victoria Island, Lagos, with the ability to commute reliably to the office

Location

Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria (Fully onsite)

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV