Head of Legal & Company Secretary

About the role

The Head of Legal & Company Secretary will ensure Zormelo & Associates operates in full legal compliance while supporting its growth agenda. Reporting to the General Secretary, West Africa, the role safeguards financial and reputational value by managing risk, litigation and corporate governance.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, review and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Oversee the litigation portfolio, coordinate with external counsel and drive timely resolutions.
• Provide expert legal advice to senior management and key business units.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and represent the company in negotiations.
• Develop, implement and audit compliance policies across the organisation.
• Manage corporate governance practices, board and committee secretarial duties, and statutory meetings.
• Oversee lands and property transactions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support business growth initiatives by identifying and mitigating legal risks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law (first degree in Law required).
• Minimum 10 years of legal practice, including at least 5 years as a Company Secretary.
• Proven experience in litigation management and corporate governance.