• Application Deadline:
• Position: Experienced Lawyer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving 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 approvals are 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (essential).


• A minimum of 8 years post call experience in litigation and corporate practice in a functional organisation.


• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.