Bayport Financial Services is Currently Recruiting: Legal Advisor and Company Secretary

JOB SUMMARY
Oversees the legal department and provides company secretarial solutions and services to ensure the company complies with Financial and Legal requirements in line with Corporate Governance rules. A key part of this role will be reporting to the Board of Directors and ensuring that Shareholder relations are managed effectively.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• To provide expert legal advisory services to the Board of Directors, Executives and Senior Management on matters relating to legal regulatory and Company Secretary.
• Drafts various Legal Documents on behalf of the company.
• Interprets and explains the legal implications of various contracts and documents to the company’s management and the Board.
• Works in consultation with External Counsel on all litigation matters affecting the company.
• Explains any changes in legislation and its implications on the company’s Business to the Board and Management.
• Prepares Board/Board Committee Meetings Reports and provision of Secretarial Services.
• Issues Notices for AGMs and provides secretarial services during AGMs.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Executive Office or the Board / Board Committees from time to time.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• An advocate of the High Court of Zambia (AHCZ) Certificate.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Qualification as Chartered Secretary would be an advantage.
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
• A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to Senior Management and Board members
• Integrity and confidentiality when handling information
• Broad knowledge of Corporate Governance issues
• Expert oral and written communication skills