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Full Time |
Lagos |
Posted 10 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal Associate (Corporate)
Location: Lekki Phae 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- A Corporate Legal Associate provides legal support, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing contracts, and assisting in corporate governance matters.
- This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and otheregal counsel to address various legal aspects of business operations.
Responsibilities
Contract Management:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of corporate agreements, including contracts with, clients, and partners.
Legal Research:
- Conducting legal research on corporate laws, regulations, and industry standards to provide accurate and timely advice.
Corporate Governance:
- Assisting in maintaining corporate governance standards, preparing board materials, and ensuring compliance with legal formalities.
Compliance Oversight:
- Monitoring changes in laws and regulations to ensure the company’s activities align with legal requirements. Developing and implementing compliance programs.
Litigation Support:
- Collaborating with other counsel and internal stakeholders in corporate litigation matters, including document review and strategy development.
Due Diligence:
- Participating in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
Communication:
- Interacting with various departments within the company, providing legal advice, and ensuring legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.
Record Keeping:
- Maintaining organized legal files and records, ensuring easy retrieval of information when needed.
Requirements
Experience:
- 4-5 years Post call to bar experience.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle a variety of legal issues in a dynamic corporate environment.
Skills:
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficient in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
- Familiarity with corporate governance principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and cross-functionally with other departments.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of business operations.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ethical conduct and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Application Closing Date
6th December, 2023.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: December 6, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Legal Associate |