Alan & Grant – Our client, a Law firm in Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate – Corporate and Commercial Practice
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Legal
Job Description
- Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Associate with a minimum of 4 years of post-call experience to join our esteemed team.
- If you have a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law and are eager to contribute your expertise to a dynamic legal practice, we invite you to apply.
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience in corporate and commercial law.
- 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.
- 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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online