Managing Associate at Chris Ogunbanjo LP

At Chris Ogunbanjo LP (“Chrisco”), we pride ourselves as being the innovator for commercial law in Nigeria. We have been in existence for over five decades and the experience garnered thus far has enabled us become the forerunner of commercial developments in the Nigerian legal profession. We are a premier international law firm with a global outreach and we have, over the years provided comprehensive services to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Associate

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Division: Corporate Commercial /Management
Business Area: Capital Markets/ Financial Services
Start Date: February- March

Job Summary

• Responsible for Corporate & Commercial advisory services, negotiation and contract management, client management, networking and business development and other management responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time.

Job Description

• We require the services of a strategic lawyer and business partner, a consummate legal professional with a strong personality with the ability to generate business / own client list for the firm.
• Must have a transformative mind set, visionary and goal oriented, a team player, enthusiasm to acquire and share knowledge, self-disciplined, self-starter with good people management and leadership skills.
• The position requires someone with high level of integrity, ethical in dealings, who conscientiously strives for excellence and accountable for their conduct.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients and cultivates a strong client / lawyer relationship. 
• Understand and interpret Capital Market Rules, Codes and Regulations. Advice on Project and Asset finance transactions as well as Capital Market transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate and interpret complex commercial agreements in support of a broad spectrum of business initiatives.
• Actively engage in transactional, joint venture and M&A due diligence reviews, document preparation and negotiations, ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations.
• Proffers legal opinions and draft agreements on a stand-alone basis, draft and review loan and security documentation.
• Participates in transactions structured meetings to meet client needs, provide responses to client matters with minimum supervision.
• Maintain an active network of industry contacts, including within clients, trade associations, regulators, industry publications and public authority. Creating relations of trust.
• Provide professional timely support to Company Secretarial department to help meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Providing leadership for the effective implementation, measurement and oversight of business development and ability to maintain and grow clientele base.
• Drafting high quality legal articles and briefings, including leading and coordinating thought leadership on developments in the market.
• Attend meetings and represent the Managing Partner at relevant Fora.
• Developing the required KPI’s for the Department and to ensure the delivery of 1st class services.
• Keeps current and accurate time records and ensures billing responsibilities are discharged properly.
• Follows up on debit notes promptly.
• Supervises all Associates and provide leadership and mentorship to senior associates and other associates.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Managing Partner.
• Ensuring KPI’s are met.

Desired Compentency and Skills Requirement

• Excellent knowledge of the workings and operations of the securities market.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise with ability to manage challenging situations. 
• Time management skills, ability to multi-task and quick turnaround time.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resourceful and proactive working style.

Job Specification

• A law degree with 7-10 years’ experience or above and at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Masters’ Degree in Law is an added advantage
• Active member of relevant professional Association.

Candidate Experience:

• ­Proven track record of strong performance managing against deliverables
• Investment banking experience, capital market and corporate advisory transactional experience
• Experience within the legal function of a listed company, top tier capital market or financial industry operator
• Strong understanding of securities laws and a good understanding of laws affecting the capital markets, SEC, NSE rules and CAMA.

Capabilities:

• ­­Strong verbal and written communication skills; strict attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a variety of constituencies; comfortable influencing senior  Partners
• Ability to generate trust and respect from staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to own complex initiatives; superior project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability in a complex organization.
• Sound business and legal judgment with problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to build strong partnerships with business and corporate staff, communicate to a wide variety of audiences in clear, understandable language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online