Legal Officer at SIMS Nigeria Limited

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 out 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.