Overview

The Simba Group, which started operations in 1988, is a conglomerate having a Pan-Nigeria presence and business interests in some of the most dynamic sectors in the economy. The Group is a dominant player in the transportation, power products, and IT-enabled service sectors, which are critical to the sustained growth of the Nigerian Economy.

The corporate vision of the Group is to provide innovative and quality products along with excellent after-sales service to our customers. The activities of the Group are guided by strong value systems built around Integrity, Innovation, Openness, and Consistency.

Job Position: Legal Officer
Location: Surulere, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  1. The candidate will be handling all types of legal matters/cases/issues.
  2. Drafting of contracts, agreements, and other legally related documents, including but not limited to service contracts, agreements, consultancy contracts, police complaints, NDAs, etc.
  3. Will work closely with management for Legal matters/Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer IPR cases and all other cases, etc.
  4. Liasioning with Legal consultants, penal advocates and other Govt / Police authorities, etc. for related matters.
  5. Coordination with management and other teams/stakeholders for sending various communications/notices, drafting & filing of complaints/cases with various authorities/courts/forums, etc.
  6. Handling disciplinary issues, drafting notices, dispute resolution, and other issues.
  7. Representing the organisation in different courts/forums/tribunals/other authorities, etc.
  8. To follow guidelines/company policies/directions of the Reporting Head/management judiciously.
  9. Would act proactively for the completion of tasks in time time-bound manner.
  10. Coordination with all centres and departments for related matters.
  11. Giving proper updates and information/MIS regularly as required.
  12. Maintaining proper records and documentation.
  13. Have to travel to different locations as and when required for legal-related issues/other matters.
  14. Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  15. Guide legal risk management.

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

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