Legal Officer at Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS)

Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) is Nigeria’s Central Securities Depository (CSD), licensed to oversee the depository, clearing, and settlement of transactions in the Nigerian Capital Market. As the country’s leading Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI), CSCS processes securities in electronic book-entry form, ensuring secure and efficient transaction processing. We also innovate solutions to strengthen the functioning of the market and enhance its overall efficiency.

CSCS is the primary access point for post-trade services in the Nigerian financial market, covering capital and money market securities, including equities, treasury bills, bonds, commodities, funds, and cash. With an “A+” CSD rating from Thomas Murray, CSCS is recognized as one of the best-rated financial services firms in Nigeria and among the top-rated FMIs in Africa.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Officer to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential legal support to the Executive Management, Board, and Board Committee members to help them fulfill their responsibilities. Your key duties will include:

• Offering legal advisory and secretariat support to the Executive Management, Board, and Board Committee members.
• Monitoring follow-up actions taken after meetings and maintaining an up-to-date rolling agenda.
• Keeping detailed records of Board and Board Committee papers, minutes, and delegated authorities.
• Assisting in the organization of annual and extraordinary general meetings.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key executives and managers who report to the Boards/Committees.
• Ensuring timely preparation and submission of all statutory and legal regulatory filings for 100% compliance, avoiding sanctions and fines.
• Updating and maintaining the CSCS regulatory and compliance matrix in line with industry requirements.
• Safeguarding minutes of meetings, agreements, contracts, and other critical documents, both physically and electronically, with a strong focus on preventing loss or misplacement.
• Managing and monitoring the company’s portfolio of legal matters, ensuring timely resolution.
• Executing assignments delegated by the Head of Legal within the agreed timelines and ensuring successful delivery.

Requirements

• A minimum of a First Degree in Law, with a Bachelor’s in Law from the Nigerian Law School.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Practitioner or Company Secretary in a bank, reputable investment firm, or related industry.

How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the qualifications, click the link below to apply online.

Application Closing Date: Not specified.