Manager – Legal and Company Secretariat (Mobile Money Corporation)
About the Company
At MMC, we are driven by purpose and values. We prioritize understanding our employees’ aspirations to create a fulfilling work experience. Our commitment lies in fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered. We strive to create a workplace that nurtures personal growth and professional development.
Our core values, known as LIVE Y’ello, are at the heart of our culture:
- Lead with Care: We prioritize empathy and compassion in our leadership approach.
- Can-do with Integrity: We maintain the highest ethical standards while striving for excellence.
- Collaborate with Agility: We foster a culture of teamwork and adaptability.
- Serve with Respect: We prioritize customer satisfaction and treat everyone with dignity.
- Act with Inclusion: We value diversity and create an inclusive environment for all.
We believe in creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment where employees can be themselves, embrace positivity, and reach their full potential. We foster a culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration, leading to meaningful results.
Our commitment extends beyond organizational promises. We partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Mission:
The Manager, Legal & Company Secretariat will provide comprehensive legal and advisory services, encompassing contract management, regulatory monitoring, legal opinion drafting, dispute resolution aligned with Fintech Group requirements, and ensuring compliance with its corporate governance approach.
Qualifications
Education & Professional Certifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent
- Admission to the Cameroonian Bar or equivalent
- Membership in the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is a plus
Experience:
- 6-10 years of experience in corporate/commercial law practice
- Substantial experience in fintech, banking, or financial services
- At least 3 years of experience in a corporate secretarial role
- Experience working in a medium-sized organization, ideally multinational or international
- Experience with civil/commercial litigation
- Additional commercial/technical or legal qualifications are desirable
- Experience handling complex negotiations
- Thorough understanding of the Cameroonian regulatory landscape
Knowledge Areas:
- Contract Management
- Banking Laws and Practices (including AML, CFT)
- Information Management
- Legal Advisory
- Litigation Management
- Negotiation
- Reporting
- Corporate and Board Governance
- Board & Committee Management
- Statutory Financial Reporting
- Business Ethics
- Delegation of Authority (DoA) Maintenance & Management
- Conflict Management
Skills:
- Analytical Thinking & Continuous Improvement
- Agility
- Data Interpretation
- Decision Making
- Results-Oriented
- Negotiation
- Presentation
- Relationship Building and Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Management
Operational Responsibilities:
Legal Operations
- Maintain ongoing communication with external counsel to ensure timely updates, adherence to court procedures, and compliance with deadlines to minimize litigation costs and adverse impacts.
- Analyze legal cases, petitions, and internal matters requiring legal expertise; consult with relevant parties, provide advice, recommend courses of action, and take appropriate action in accordance with company policies.
- Draft legal agreements and review supporting documentation for authenticity and validity.
- Develop and manage a contract template bank and repository.
- Proactively manage disputes, including litigation prevention, to ensure legal processes are efficient and aligned with established rules.
- Resolve legal issues between the company and third parties, assisting with liquidations and disputes.
- Monitor and respond to changes in relevant legislation and regulations.
- Develop and oversee systems to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, legal, and statutory requirements.
- Conduct legal and administrative tasks, including liaison with external bodies, structuring, and negotiating commercial transactions.
Company Secretary – Key Responsibilities
Company Secretarial Support
- Provide comprehensive support to stakeholders, including managing shareholder, board, committee, and executive meetings, ensuring minimal supervision.
- Prepare and file relevant returns, maintain statutory books and records, and follow up on actions from meetings.
- Organize and track management committee meetings and other governance meetings, meticulously documenting minutes and drafting resolutions.
- Arrange and document board and committee meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are kept.
- Manage corporate notices and correspondence, liaising with shareholders on corporate policy and meeting matters.
- Undertake additional tasks as directed by the line manager.
Board Governance
- Collaborate with the Chairman and Chief Executive to develop and manage the annual Board business calendar.
- Prepare and finalize agendas for Board meetings, ensuring timely distribution of fit-for-purpose Board papers.
- Oversee Board induction and evaluation processes, manage Board Charter and Committee Terms of Reference.
- Address board conflicts of interest at Board and committee meetings.
- Keep the Board informed of all relevant matters, ensuring compliance with Corporate Governance provisions.
- Maintain the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and Charters.
- Advise the Chairman on Board and Board Committee composition and manage the Non-Executive Director recruitment process.
- Assess Director training needs and facilitate appropriate training programs.
- Support the Chairman in fostering a highly effective Board, including managing Board, Board Committee, and Director evaluations.
- Ensure Non-Executive Directors are informed of material developments outside of Board meetings.
Board Committee Support
- Collaborate with Committee Chairs and stakeholders to develop and manage the annual Board Committee business calendar.
- Prepare and finalize agendas for Board Committee meetings, ensuring Board Committee papers are fit-for-purpose.
- Keep the Board Committees informed of all relevant matters.
Company Secretarial Services and Stewardship
- Maintain the MMC’s database of statutory information and ensure subsidiary compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Assist the CEO in implementing optimal operational governance, ensuring ethical and effective leadership.
- Facilitate effective governance processes aligned with the group, monitoring policy implementation with Risk and Compliance.
- Establish effective training programs on governance practices for operational companies.
- Monitor compliance with Group DoA, Opco DoA, shareholder agreements, and implement the Governance template framework.
- Collaborate with Risk and Compliance to manage disclosure of conflicts of interest, assess them, and provide remedial solutions.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2024
