Associate Counsel - Corporate and Commercial at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Our HR and Advisory consultants have many years experience of working with leading multinationals and large local companies across Africa and other emerging markets. Whether you are considering implementation of a new HR strategy or a move to outsource your resourcing function then our consultants can offer advice on a creative solution to your problem.

Our client
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a Tier-A Nigerian Law firm to recruit an Associate Counsel specifically for its corporate and commercial unit and support of its operations in Nigeria.

Job Title: Associate Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

Job reference n°: NGA1271
Sector: Legal - Nigeria - Western Africa
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:

• Filing of all court processes to the relevant court
• Carrying out due diligence and company secretarial services
• Participate in drafting legal documents and analyses
• Involved in both joint and individual research regarding matters at hand
• Reviewing and drafting corporate and commercial contracts
• Carry out investments, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
• Initiation and active participation in negotiations and out of court settlement on behalf of client
• Attended court, taking notes of proceedings and writing accurate reports
• Perform advisory services traversing such diverse issues as corporate structure, corporate contracts and corporate governance
• Having good knowledge of statutory, regulatory and compliance issues
• General corporate and commercial practise

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Second class Upper LL.B degree from a reputable university and BL from Law School
• A Masters degree in Law would be an added advantage
• 2-5 years experience in a similar role (5 – 8 years experience for senior Associate)
• Have excellent negotiation skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Excellent research & Communication Skills
• Experience of contract management
• Sound knowledge of finance transactions, oil & gas sector, regulatory and compliance laws e.t.c.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications
• Team oriented and outgoing with a pleasing personality
• Should be Self-motivated

Remuneration
Attractive package