- Company: Avon Healthcare Limited
- Location: Lagos (Head Office)
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 27th November, 2026
About the role
Avon Healthcare Limited is a national Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) registered by the NHIS. We provide quality healthcare plans and services to individuals, families, and corporate organizations across Nigeria. As a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings Group, we are committed to empowering people to live healthier lives.
We are seeking a Legal Officer to join our Legal Department and Company Secretariat. This middle-management position supports the Company Secretary in ensuring statutory compliance, promoting corporate governance, and managing Board affairs. The role is based at our Head Office in Lagos and is full-time.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the preparation of notices, agendas, and Board packs for meetings.
- Prepare and maintain accurate minutes and documentation of resolutions.
- Manage the company secretariat document filing system with proper version control.
- Coordinate statutory returns and filings with regulatory authorities within deadlines.
- Maintain statutory registers and corporate records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Support the administration of Annual General Meetings (AGM) and shareholder meetings.
- Track regulatory compliance obligations and maintain compliance registers.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations to assess their impact on the organization.
- Draft, review, and update internal policies and governance documents.
- Maintain a central register of organizational policies and their review timelines.
Requirements
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree and Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification.
- Admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- Four to five years of relevant post-call experience.
- Experience in company secretarial practice, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to careers@avonhealthcare.com. Please use “Legal Officer” as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 27th November, 2026.
Apply by email: careers@avonhealthcare.com
