Legal Associate (NYSC) needed at a Reputable Company

Remuneration: NGN 100,000 + Feeding Allowance

Job Summary:

Are you a lawyer seeking for PPA (NYSC) with an outstanding problem-solving, communication, research and analytical skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor legal risk in documentation in order to give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approval is in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• 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.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Law (essential).
• Call to the Nigerian Bar.
• A lawyer currently seeking PPA for NYSC.
• Good in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A 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.

Note: Only Candidates leaving within Ikeja axis and environs would be shortlisted.