Team Lead, Strategy Advisory and Company Secretariat

About the job

• We are seeking a strategic and compliance-driven Team Lead, Strategy Advisory and Company Secretariat to align corporate governance with TSL’s strategic objectives, ensure full regulatory adherence, and enable commercially sound, risk-mitigated business transactions. This role serves as both a legal risk manager and a deal enabler, supporting the Board, Management, and SBUs in executing high-impact initiatives while safeguarding the organization’s integrity, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide Management and the Board in corporate strategy formulation, evaluation, execution, and risk/opportunity assessment.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to develop aligned strategic plans and monitor implementation via performance dashboards and corrective actions.
• Ensure 100% compliance with corporate governance, statutory filings, and regulatory obligations (e.g., CAC, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NOTAP).
• Organize and document all Board and Committee meetings (notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions) with timely, accurate, and actionable outputs.
• Maintain up-to-date statutory books, registers, and policies accessible for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Advise on legal implications of transactions, investments, and partnerships; lead due diligence and deal structuring to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents (SPAs, JV agreements, financing, service contracts) with clear, enforceable, and favorable terms.
• Oversee transaction lifecycle, coordinating internal (Finance, SBM, Operations) and external stakeholders (regulators, counsel) ensuring timely execution and post-closing compliance.
• Develop and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies, particularly in oil & gas regulations and environmental standards.
• Build frameworks for monitoring performance against strategic goals and facilitate seamless communication across Board, Management, regulators, and partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB/BL).
• ICSAN membership and Business Analysis Certification (ECBA – IIBA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–7 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, governance, and transaction advisory.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role, with proven ability to lead legal and secretariat teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, corporate governance, contract drafting/negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record in structuring and executing complex transactions (M&A, JVs, financing) with measurable value creation.
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, CAC filings, oil & gas regulations (NMDPRA, NUPRC), and competition law.
• Sector exposure in logistics, oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure is highly preferred.