• Application Deadline: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Description

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a supervising lawyer in the firm


• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents


• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation


• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions


• Active participation in clients’ meetings and recommend ways to deal with client issues


• Prepare for trials, hearings and participate in legal proceedings.


• Study and identify the laws applicable to cases


• Assist in the preparation and drafting of various legal arguments, drafts, and other relevant legal material and reports.


• Carry out all administrative duties which include maintaining, updating and keeping records of clients’ legal documents.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a reputable university.


• 1 - 2 years post call-to-bar experience.

Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them


• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills


• Self-motivated and hardworking toward personal and professional growth.


• Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail.


• In depth knowledge of legal procedures and current developments


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite


• Excellent communication skills.