Legal Associate at a Firm of Lawyers - Zuriel Consulting
Employment Nigeria
18-Jan-2018
LAGOS ,
Legal
POSITION : Legal Associate
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree(Minimum of Second Class Honours) in Law and call to the Nigerian Bar with an excellent academic track record
- Minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 7 years’ experience
- Must have completed his/her NYSC
- Must be computer literate
- Experience with corporate commercial, estate management and conveyancing work
- Passionate, motivated, good at taking initiative and a self starter
- The desired candidate must have a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team
- Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
- Must be Presentable and Smart
- Proven research and analytical skills, able to think critically and articulate
- Excellent writing skills in English and good oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for Clients to ensure they are in compliance with all statutory requirements and ensuring that risks are mitigated
- Review, draft, revise and negotiate a wide range of agreements with customers, vendors, partners and third parties, such as partnerships, vendor agreements, joint ventures, other professional services and other commercial agreements.
- Provide high quality commercial legal advice to ensure the best commercial terms are negotiated and contracts are documented appropriately
- Exercise sound professional judgement in identifying issues that require escalation to the Management.
- Reviewing and improving Business Practices and internal governance processes.
- Develop creative approaches to manage legal risks and resolving disputes.
- Handling matters relating procuring Licenses for clients
- Handle property registration at lands.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to: conubogu@zuriel.com.ng
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