Company Secretary

Petrodex is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to support the Group’s corporate governance, company-secretarial, commercial legal and transactional requirements across its operations and projects.The role will support Petrodex and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and project companies across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with commercial and project teams and Group / Headquarters Legal.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise on company-secretarial and corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney, corporate approvals, statutory registers, corporate records and required filings.Support the establishment and ongoing administration of subsidiaries, joint ventures and project companies, including incorporations, changes in shareholding and directors, corporate approvals and statutory filings, and coordinate with relevant authorities, corporate service providers and external advisers.Draft, review and negotiate commercial and corporate agreements, including MOUs, letters of intent, term sheets, NDAs, consultancy and service agreements, supply agreements, intercompany agreements and other commercial contracts.Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and investments, including the drafting and negotiation of joint venture agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, share purchase and subscription agreements and related documentation.Develop and maintain standard-form agreements, templates and precedents for recurring transactions and corporate matters.Advise commercial and project teams on legal and regulatory requirements relating to electricity trading, renewable energy development, licensing, project implementation and the Company’s other activities.Work closely with Group / Headquarters Legal on material contracts and transactions and provide legal and company-secretarial support to Group companies and affiliated entities across multiple jurisdictions.Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 5 years’ relevant experience in company-secretarial, corporate governance, corporate legal or commercial legal roles.Strong practical experience in corporate governance, board and shareholder matters, corporate approvals, statutory records and entity administration.Demonstrable experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and corporate agreements.Experience supporting joint ventures, investments, acquisitions or project companies would be highly advantageous.Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the Middle East and/or Africa, is preferred.Experience in the energy, power, infrastructure, commodities or project-development sectors would be an advantage.Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with excellent written and spoken English.How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their CV to HR@petrodex.com with the subject line “Application: Company Secretary.”