Legal / Company Secretary at GText Homes

GText Homes is a leading real estate solutions provider, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with offices across Africa, North America, Europe & Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal / Company Secretary

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Preparing court statements and forms
Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
Should have strong MS Office skills and be highly skilled at document editing
Provide administrative support, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence and other clerical tasks.
Must also be able to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks while satisfactorily meeting deadlines and desired outcomes.
Professional presentation and demeanor is required.
Arrange with and hold meetings of the board and to prepare a correct record of proceedings.
Attend the board meetings in order to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled, and provide such information as are necessary.
Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
Collecting and delivering documents
Managing diaries and making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers
Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
Going to court on behalf og the organisation
Prepare, in consultation with the chairman, the agenda and other documents for the general meetings.

Job Requirements / Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Law.
6 years+ working experience post NYSC.
Candidate must reside in Victoria Island / Ikoyi
Must have proven work experience in a real estate firm.
Must have adequate knowledge in Land and Property Law
Proven experience as a Company Secretary and Legal Counsel in business environment.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law,legal requirementsand procedures.
Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
Interpersonal skills.
Influencing skills.
Excellent organisation and time management.
The ability to take the initiative.
A flexible and practical approach to work.
Discretion and diplomacy.
Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
Outstanding communication skills.
Strong administrative skills.
Commercial awareness.
Meticulous attention to detail.