Responsibilities

• Handle corporate legal processes (e.g., intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, equity, joint ventures, alliances, financial / securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, etc)
• Preparation of legal opinions on different legal work and commercial transactions.
• Work with and advise business clients directly.
• Maintain statutory registers and minute books
• Ensure the filing of statutory information at the Corporate Affairs Commission
• Perform a regulatory compliance audit
• Actively participate in all business development efforts and initiatives toward growth
• Advise clients/write legal opinions on various aspects of law
• Provide assistance and support in litigation
• Maintain Awareness of Existing Laws and Regulations.

Requirements

• LL.B (First Class or Second Class Upper), B.L (First Class or Second Class Upper)
• 3 – 6 years post-NYSC corporate experience at a first-tier law firm.
• Knowledge of legal terminology for preparing and editing a variety of legal documents.
• Excellent research, legal drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Litigation Experience.
• Company Secretary Experience
• Highly responsive, good work ethic.
• Ability to be a proactive and creative problem-solver.
• Keen eye for details.
• Have a keen eye for detail coupled with good research ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and Strong communication skills.
• Experience in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint