• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lawyer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Overview: 

• Our Client, a renowned Law Firm, is seeking a highly motivated and results oriented female Lawyer to join their team.  


• You will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance to corporate clients on a wide range of commercial matters.


• You will collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyse complex legal issues, draft legal documents, and negotiate business transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients on commercial law matters, including contracts, transactions, compliance, and regulatory issues.


• Assess and manage legal risks associated with business transactions and propose strategies for risk mitigation.


• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.


• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure clients are informed of relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.


• Ensure contracts are properly structured, contain appropriate provisions, and protect the organization's interests.


• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, such as purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and distribution agreements on behalf of clients.


• Ensure that contracts align with clients' objectives, comply with legal requirements, and protect their interests.


• Advise clients on contract interpretation, potential risks, and recommended modifications.


• Assist clients in structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, structured finances and other corporate transactions.


• Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare related reports to identify legal risks a issues.


• Draft and review transactional documents, including letters of intent, shareholder agreements, transaction agreements etc.


• Preparation and filing of regulatory documents and applications related to corporate transactions.


• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder rights, and corporate structure.


• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, by laws, annual reports etc.


• Ensure clients' compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.


• Stay informed about changes in corporate laws and regulations and provide guidance on their impact on the organization.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their trusted legal advisor.


• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, such as partners, associates, and support staff, to deliver exceptional client service.


• Proactively identify opportunities to provide value-added legal services to clients and contribute to their business growth.


• Identify legal risks and potential liabilities faced by the organization and develop strategies to mitigate and manage such risks.


• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and risk assessment processes.

Requirements

• LLB degree from a recognised University.


• Minimum 2 years post call experience as a lawyer, with proven experience in corporate law.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.


• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and compliance frameworks.


• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills