Legal Officer at Simba Group

Job Description

• We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking legal executive to serve in the Legal team.
• This dual-function leadership role is responsible for providing legal guidance, corporate governance oversight, and regulatory leadership across our group.
• The ideal candidate should be a seasoned legal strategist with deep expertise in commercial law, board administration, risk management, and compliance.
• The ideal candidate with the supervision of the Head of Legal Department is responsible for providing legal support and advice to the company.
• He/she shall monitor and advise on all legal matters, commercial contractsand agreements.
• The candidate shall ensure the company complies with all statutory and corporate governancepractices and guidelines observed in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s legal strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead all legal matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment law, dispute resolution, and litigation management.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments that impact the business.
• Manage legal and compliance risks proactively across the enterprise.
• Engage with external counsel, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s legal and regulatory interests are protected.
• Act as Company Secretary and trusted advisor to the Board and its Committees.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance obligations across the company businesses.
• Facilitate effective board meetings, minutes, filings, and communication in line with global governance best practices.

Requirements

• LLB and BL required; must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria.
• Postgraduate degree (LLM or MBA) or ICSA certification is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of legal practice experience,
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law
• Proven knowledge of litigation.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of corporate governance, board processes, and compliance to regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting report, good researcher and good knowledge of litigation.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Company Secretary responsibilitieswill also be an added advantage
• Effective communicator, able to operate confidently at board and regulatory levels.