Legal Analyst Job Vacancy at Venture Garden Nigeria, 10th August, 2018

Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it! We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Legal Analyst Location: Ikeja, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Job Description

• Attend and coordinate Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings and Committee meetings of the Company and rendering all necessary secretarial services in respect of the meetings.
• Prepare and circulate Minutes of Meeting and Action Points from the meetings.
• Carry out all matters concerned with the allotment of shares and issuance of share certificates including maintenance of statutory share register and conducting the appropriate activities connected with share transfers.
• Draft and review general commercial agreements, letters and other legal documents.
• Provide legal opinions, memos and advisory services on legal and compliance matters as may be required by the company.
• Ensure the compliance of the company with regulatory authorities.
• Prepare, collate and circulate notices of meeting, agenda and board papers/packs required for all meetings of the Company.

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Deep understanding of legal issues, including corporate governance and legal compliance
• Relevant experience with respect to Employment law and the Nigerian Fintech space.
• Practical experience in providing company secretarial services to medium to large sized companies in Nigeria.
• Postgraduate Qualification in Law and/or Business-related field (this is an added advantage)
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Minimum of relevant 6 years’ post call experience.
• Accredited agent at the Corporate Affairs Commission.

• Flexibility is important.

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality.