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Title: Lawyer - Associate 2 at a Law Firm in Lagos
Post by: Jobrib on Aug 11, 2013, 05:31 PM
Job Title: Lawyer (Associate 2)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria  

Recruiter: PSNL Business Solutions  

Our client, (a Tier A) law firm in Lagos is looking to hire Associates in their Lagos office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate is expected to work with our team to advise or represent our clients concerning corporate, commercial and other legal matters. Some of the responsibilities in this role in general terms:

•    giving legal advice

•    Analyzing complex corporate/commercial transactions/issues

•    researching cases

•    writing legal documents

•    liaising with other professionals such as barristers

•    representing clients in court

Essential Competencies/capabilities: Working knowledge and team member on transactions related to the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector, Project & Infrastructure Finance Transactions, Nigerian Capital Market, Foreign & Local Investment Issues, Mergers &  Acquisitions, Corporate Security Issues, Telecommunication Issues, Statutory, Regulatory and Compliance Issues etc.

Additional Requirements:

•    Relevant experience preferably from a Tier A Nigerian Law Firm would be an added advantage

•    Excellent communication & research skills at all levels and demonstration of a high level of initiative

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Second Class Upper: Minimum Grade for LL.B & B.L

•    Masters in Law (Preferred)

•    5-8 years Corporate and Commercial experience

•    High proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please Note:

1.   Only apply if you meet the requirements specified above.

2.   Applications close on Friday 16th August 2013

3.   ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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