Legal & Board Secretary

Our client in the life insurance, Bona Life requires an analytical, dynamic, and experienced individual who will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and operational efficiency of the company as the legal and board secretary, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role requires a sound individual, who is responsible for seamless, effective, and consistent legal, compliance, and company

secretarial services to Bona Life insurance and the Board members and its committees, ensuring observance of good corporate governance principles.

POSITION PREREQUISITES

Qualification: Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana as an Attorney.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in a corporate environment, of which at least 3 years should

have been served as a Board Secretary. The candidate should be registered with Law society of Botswana

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of Legal advice;

• Develops and delivers strategic legal risk management initiatives

• Provides Legal Advice to the Board members and Executive Management

Company Secretarial Services

• Ensures that the Board members are aware of their fiduciary, legal duties, and carry out their duties in accordance with the statutes.

• Prepares and collates Board meeting pack and ensures timely delivery

• Attends Board and General Meetings of Shareholders and prepares an accurate record of proceedings

• Ensures that all Board decisions and resolutions are communicated and implemented

• Ensures the accuracy and safety of Board decisions and statutory records

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures that Bona Life complies with legislation, regulation, and statutory requirements (NBFIRA, BAOA, FIA, Data Protection).

• Monitors trends in Company secretarial practice and corporate governance to ensure that Bona Life stays current with best practices and in compliance with statutory requirements

Contracts Administration

• Reviews, drafts, and prepares all legal documents including contracts and agreements to protect the interests and rights of the Company

• Assists user departments in contract negotiations

 

Contract Duration: 36 – 60 months

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please fill in the application form below to be considered.

 

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