Job title: Company Secretary / Legal Adviser Job at Media Trust Limited
Company:
Job description: Media Trust Group, Owners of Daily Trust Newspaper (and other titles), Trust TV and Trust Radio, is desirous of recruiting a competent, self-motivated and result-oriented candidate to fill the position below:Job Position: Company Secretary / Legal AdviserJob Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: PermanentJob Summary
- The Company Secretary will ensure compliance with Nigerian corporate, media, and regulatory requirements while providing governance support to the Board of Directors.
- The role involves managing statutory filings, advising on legal matters, and ensuring adherence to broadcasting, digital media, and corporate governance laws in Nigeria.
Duties & Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code, and other relevant laws
- Maintain statutory records, including registers of members, directors, and shareholders, as required by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- File annual returns, board resolutions, and other mandatory documents with CAC, NBC, and other regulatory bodies
- Advise the Board on changes in Nigerian corporate, media, and tax laws.
Board & Committee Support:
- Organize and document Board Meetings, AGMs, and EGMs in compliance with Nigerian corporate governance codes
- Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
- Ensure proper record-keeping and follow-up on board decisions and action points.
- Facilitate director training on Nigerian legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal & Regulatory Advisory:
- Monitor compliance with NBC broadcasting regulations, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) rules, and data protection laws.
- Liaise with the company’s retained lawyers, regulatory agencies (CAC, NBC, NCC), and government bodies on compliance matters.
- Review contracts, licensing agreements, and content distribution deals to ensure legal compliance.
- Serve as legal adviser to the Board and Executive Management Committee
Internal Controls:
- Implement corporate governance policies in line with Nigerian best practices.
- Ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws (EFCC/ICPC) and financial reporting standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB / BL (Law degree and Bar qualification) or other legal certification.
- Minimum 15 years as a Company Secretary out of which 5 years should be at managerial level.
- Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).
- Knowledge of NBC regulations, CAMA 2020
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in legal drafting and corporate documentation.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic media environment.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in a broadcasting, digital media, or production company in Nigeria.
- Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
- Familiarity with content licensing, intellectual property, and digital compliance.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:26:06 GMT