• Application Deadline:
• Position: Associate Counsel



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• City Marina




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate legal processes (e.g., intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, equity, joint ventures, alliances, financial / securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, etc)


• Preparation of legal opinions on different legal work and commercial transactions.


• Work with and advise business clients directly.


• Maintain statutory registers and minute books


• Ensure the filing of statutory information at the Corporate Affairs Commission


• Perform a regulatory compliance audit


• Actively participate in all business development efforts and initiatives toward growth


• Advise clients/write legal opinions on various aspects of law


• Provide assistance and support in litigation


• Maintain Awareness of Existing Laws and Regulations.

Requirements

• LL.B (First Class or Second Class Upper), B.L (First Class or Second Class Upper)


• 3 - 6 years post-NYSC corporate experience at a first-tier law firm.


• Knowledge of legal terminology for preparing and editing a variety of legal documents.


• Excellent research, legal drafting, and negotiation skills.


• Litigation Experience.


• Company Secretary Experience


• Highly responsive, good work ethic.


• Ability to be a proactive and creative problem-solver.


• Keen eye for details.


• Have a keen eye for detail coupled with good research ability.


• Excellent interpersonal and Strong communication skills.


• Experience in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint