Legal Officer Job

Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited is a major player in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria and is a Gold Certified partner with international companies such as Huawei, Microsoft, HP, DigitalPersona etc. Our company is committed to providing quality, world class, professional and timely services to its customers.

Job Location: Alausa / Ikeja - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Draft up legal agreements/review contracts as needed.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide advice /opinion on corporate legal issues and business matters.
• Advise across the organisation on legal effects of policy proposals;
• Assist Unit Head in the implementation of the required legal services
• Write and/or edit briefs and other litigation materials as required.
• Provide legal advice on domestic, comparative and international law as they relate to the workplace.
• Work with representatives from the regulatory organisations to foster compliance
• Reviewing proposed legal arguments with the Unit Head
• Follow-up on cases and analyse case outcomes and important arguments made
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.
• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
• Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.

Requirements
Experience and Educational Requirements:

• A minimum Degree in LLB.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an active capacity. Ideally 5 years.
• Proven track record of drafting, reviewing and editing agreements and contracts.
• Familiarity with local and international Laws and regulations

Knowledge Requirements:

• Being current with the Knowledge of law reports.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory law.
• Good knowledge and ability to interpret legislation into practical applications.

Skills Requirement:

• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience of analysing complex issues.
• Confidence, sound judgement and self-reliance
• Excellent drafting skill.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted.