Legal Associate at BFA & Co Legal

BFA & Co Legal is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a legal associate who will assist the legal teams by preparing and prioritizing legal documents
• The ideal candidate will handle both internal and external legal affairs, perform legal research, compile legal documents and evidence, and facilitate court proceedings where necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
• Analyze and summarize documents.
• Assist with the administration and management of workflow.
• Locate and interview witnesses.
• General administrative duties i.e answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• 2 to 3 years minimum legal professional experience.
• Legal research experience.
• Experience in drafting legal and business documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools and other legal research sites.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2020.