Aero Alliance Limited-Nextzon Business Services Limited Job Vacancy-Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs)
Nextzon Business Services Limited – Our client, Aero Alliance Limited, is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position of a Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs), if you are interested in this job opening you can continue on this page for more information on the recruitment requirement and for the official online portal to begin application.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs)
Location: Enugu (Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA)
Employment Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
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- We are seeking an accomplished, commercially minded, and strategic legal professional to serve as Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs) and provide executive leadership in corporate governance, legal advisory, Board administration, and regulatory compliance.
- The Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs) will serve as the principal adviser to the Board of Directors and Executive Management on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and Board affairs.
- Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer while maintaining functional independence in advising the Board, the successful candidate will safeguard the Airport’s legal interests, strengthen governance practices, ensure statutory compliance, and support sound strategic decision-making.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic legal and corporate governance advice to the Board and Executive Management.
- Serve as Secretary to the Board and its Committees, coordinating Board meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Airport’s Corporate Governance Framework and governance policies.
- Provide legal oversight for commercial contracts, concession agreements, strategic partnerships, procurement, and corporate transactions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, concession obligations, and corporate governance standards.
- Manage legal risk, litigation, dispute resolution, ethics, compliance, and information governance programmes.
- Build and lead a high-performing Legal & Board Affairs team while promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability across the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- A Master’s Degree (LL.M, MBA, MPA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification) is highly desirable.
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CGI/ICSA) or equivalent professional body will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years’ progressive post-call experience, including at least 7 years in a senior legal, governance, company secretarial, or Board advisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, Board administration, commercial law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, legal risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, Nigerian company law, aviation regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.
- Experience in aviation, airports, infrastructure, financial services, energy, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries will be an added advantage.
Why Join Aero Alliance?
- This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the governance and legal stewardship of one of Nigeria’s most significant airport transformation programmes.
- You will work closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to strengthen corporate governance, safeguard the Airport’s legal interests, and support sustainable organisational growth while collaborating with experienced local and international professionals.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online
Application Documents
Candidates should submit the following documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A Cover Letter indicating the position applied for
Note
- Aero Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional talent.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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