Lawyer at the Centre for Anti-Corruption & Open Leadership (CACOL)

The Centre for Anti-Corruption & Open Leadership (CACOL), as an NGO is an aggregate of human rights, community-based, and civil society organisations with anti-corruption agenda across Nigeria.

Due to the expansion of its activities, CACOL has the position below available for immediate employment:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Lagos & should be in close proximity to office address (Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements

• Qualifications Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Education: 1st Degree or Equivalent (Required)

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: cacolc@yahoo.com indicating your name, and the position you are applying for.