Legal Officer at Simba Group of Companies

Wandel International is the flagship company of the Simba Group, operating in Nigeria since 1988. The company is home to some of Nigeria’s best loved brands, and leaders in their respective industries. We are a diversified business entity with interest in distribution, marketing and services in transportation, alternate energy, internet connectivity and call center solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Application Closing Date
25th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Title as subject of the email.