Company Info
SIMS Nigeria Limited specializes in the assembly, distribution, and sales of consumer electronics from major brands such as - Samsung, Panasonic, Royal, Skyworth, Electrolux, Bosch, Philips and Powermatic. Our business started in 1987 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in the home appliances & consumer electronics market in Nigeria. We operate a number of branches that cut across most of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in major cities such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Onitsha, Enugu, Uyo and Kano.
SIMS Nigeria Limited specializes in the assembly, distribution, and sales of consumer electronics from major brands such as – Samsung, Panasonic, Royal, Skyworth, Electrolux, Bosch, Philips and Powermatic. Our business started in 1987 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in the home appliances & consumer electronics market in Nigeria. We operate a number of branches that cut across most of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in major cities such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Onitsha, Enugu, Uyo and Kano.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- As a Legal Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- You will work closely with various departments to manage legal risks, draft and review contracts, and provide sound legal advice on a range of issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments on a wide range of legal issues.
- Ensure the company’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct legal research and keep up to date with changes in legislation.
- Manage and resolve legal disputes and issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and manage relationships with them as needed.
- Assist in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures.
- Support the preparation of legal reports and documents for senior management.
- Handle any other legal-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a higher qualification such as an LLM is a plus.
- 2-4 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within a corporate or commercial environment.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Application Closing Date
6th August, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.