1 month ago
Associate, Corporate Commercial Lawyer
StreSERT Integrated Limited
Legal Services
Law & Compliance
NGN
250,000 - 400,000
Easy Apply
Job Summary
The Associate works closely with other colleagues to provide legal clients’ services on transactions or cases. He/She conducts research on transactions or cases to properly manage clients’ requests. The Associate develops and discusses legal strategies, gathers evidence to support claims, prepares legal documents and represents clients, based on assigned industry, in court on legal matters. The role holder provides updates on on-going legal matters and regularly consults with Senior / Leading Associates for guidance and supervision.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Work co-operatively in a client group team, to provide quality service (sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients) in a timely manner
- Draft, interpret, and review agreements, legal reports, engagement letters, and other legal documents
- Assist in researching cases and legislation and applying relevant laws /decrees/regulations to cases
- Assist in negotiating, executing, terminating, and administering contracts, agreements, settlements
- Assist in representation in litigation proceedings, arbitration proceedings, and enforcement proceedings regarding court orders and arbitration awards
- Responsible for the preparation of the scope of work, fee matter estimates, and quotations
- Manage 'work-in-progress and collections' in accordance with the firm’s guidelines and standards
- Adhere to the firm’s time management protocol and use of resources in order to achieve optimum productivity
- Liaise with clients and other professionals on sharing information and knowledge – such as work progress status, legal proceedings and positions and other related legal issues
- Make constructive contributions to the non-chargeable activities of the firm - “black table and committee meetings”, article writing and posting on designated sites, time recording, case file management, etc
- Comply with procedures set out in the Employee Handbook and other firm’s procedures manual and as well as professional standard
- Attend Training, Seminars, Conferences, and other professional meetings as may be required
- Carry out other duties given by the partners and client group coordinator(s) faithfully and diligently
Requirements:
- Analytical ability, critical thinking, and strong attention to details
- Keep up to date with technology, firm’s tools, templates, and protocols relevant to the position
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc
- Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors
- Team Orientation
- Must be fair, honest, and trustworthy in all dealings
- LL. B; B.L qualification. Appropriate certifications in a specialized field of Law are an added advantage
- 2- 4 years post-qualification experience as a practicing counsel
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