• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Associate (NYSC)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience None


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Graduate Jobs  , Law / Legal 
  

Remuneration: NGN 100,000 + Feeding Allowance

Job Summary:

Are you a lawyer seeking for PPA (NYSC) with an outstanding problem-solving, communication, research and analytical skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor legal risk in documentation in order to give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.


• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.


• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.


• Ensure that appropriate approval is in place before documents are executed.


• Explain the law and give legal advice.


• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.


• Draft, review, and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts, and deeds.


• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.


• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.


• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.


• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.


• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Law (essential).


• Call to the Nigerian Bar.


• A lawyer currently seeking PPA for NYSC.


• Good in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.

Note: Only Candidates leaving within Ikeja axis and environs would be shortlisted.