• Application Deadline:
• Position: Corporate and Commercial Practice


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

As an Associate in our Corporate Commercial Practice, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal counsel to our diverse clientele. You will work on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, collaborating with experienced lawyers and gaining exposure to complex transactions with a strong knowledge of corporate commercial/energy law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on corporate and commercial law matters.


• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.


• Conduct legal research and analysis to support clients' business objectives.


• Assist in due diligence processes and corporate transactions.


• Provide legal support in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, corporate governance, company secretariat, intellectual property, entertainment law, fintech, energy law, and other notable practice areas in the Corporate & commercial Practice.


• Be knowledgeable in the following but not limited to areas;


• Commercial Acumen


• Legal Communication Skills


• Client Management


• Team Management


• Knowledge and Application of Corporate Law


• Knowledge and Application of Energy Law


• Stay updated on changes in corporate commercial laws and regulations in Nigeria.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.


• Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to legal work.


• Business acumen and the ability to understand clients' commercial goals.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.


• Sound judgment and ethical integrity.


• Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience in corporate and commercial law.


• Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized institution.


• Qualified and licensed to practice law in Nigeria (BL).


• Proven experience in handling corporate transactions and commercial contracts.


• Strong research and legal drafting skills.


• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.


• Excellent command of written and spoken English.