• Application Deadline: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Corporate Commercial Lawyer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Summary:

• The Corporate Commercial Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.


• This role requires a strong understanding of corporate law, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance:

• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory regulations.


• Draft, review, and update corporate governance documents including articles of incorporation, bylaws, and board resolutions.

Commercial Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.


• Provide legal support for contract disputes and negotiations.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Provide legal advice and support on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.


• Conduct legal due diligence and draft transaction documents.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, and securities laws.


• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies.

Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal advice to senior management and other departments on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.


• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and advise the business accordingly.

Dispute Resolution:

• Manage and resolve corporate and commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.


• Work with external counsel as needed.

Training and Development:

• Conduct legal training for staff on relevant legal issues and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school.


• Knowledge of international corporate and commercial laws.


• Proficiency in legal research tools and software


• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting.


• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial contracts, M&A, compliance, and risk management.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High ethical standards and professional integrity.


• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.