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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