Legal Officer at Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited

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’ 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.