• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Legal Counsel


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Graduate Jobs  , Internships / Volunteering  , Law / Legal 
  

We are looking for a graduate who has the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.


• Should have graduated in 2021/2022/2023


• Have completed NYSC


• Must passed the final Bar exam in Nigeria


• Must have registration from Council of Legal Education


• Must have excellent English written and communication skills

As part of this program you will work with legal counsel colleagues and will 

• Assist with or under guidance draw up and/or comment on multitude contracts, as required by internal clients in connection with their respective business


• Assist legal counsel to draft and review agreements and other legal documents such as power of attorneys, notifications, letters to be sent to authorities


• Assist with any legal related/ administration activities, including research and seeking legal opinions


• Assist with document handling and supervision (board resolutions, power of attorneys, contracts,)


• Assist with coordinating external law firms, organizing the data gathered from relevant departments related to litigation cases, preparation of litigation reports.


• Assist with and under guidance handle entity governance and issues related to entities.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies in Related Areas

• Understanding of Law, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, legal systems and international contractual principles and fundamentals of dispute resolution before the courts.


• Good Communication skills


• Problem Solving Ability


• Creative Thinking


• Good planning organizing skills


• Teamwork & collaboration skills


• Presentation skills (oral and written)


• Proficiency in Microsoft office

What we are offering you

• 12 months (plus) fixed-term graduate program – we offer you a great training program before you move into an experienced job


• Explore your passion for innovation and your desire to join a leader. You’ll enjoy an open, inspiring culture that encourages idea generation and thought exploration


• Working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.


• Continuous on the job training, in classrooms and via e-learning.


• A mentor and buddy program.


• An opportunity to work for the Global leader in the Telecommunications industry.


• Mentorship programs provided by senior specialists in the industry.