Lawyer needed at Osibogun and Partners

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6 months ago

Job title : Lawyer

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : November 09, 2023

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Job Description

  • The role holder should be able to represent clients in court in civil matters, draw up legal documents and proceedings, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

Direct Reports:

  • The role contributes cross functionally.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
  • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
  • Conduct legal research and gather evidences.
  • Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
  • Explain the law and give legal advice.
  • Protecting the Firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence
  • Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
  • Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
  • Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
  • Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
  • Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
  • Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
  • Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court
  • Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • A Degree in Law with at least 2.1
  • Must be called to the Nigeria Bar with at least 2.2
  • With 7-10 years of active litigation experience.
  • Core litigation
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
  • Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

  • Role is based in Lagos.
  • Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.

Salary
Negotiable.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Clerksosibogunpartners@gmail.com , cc: osibogunpartners@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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