Banking & Finance Practice at a Service Commercial Law Firm - Lagos

A Service Commercial Law Firm - We are a leading full service commercial law firm based in Lagos with a track record of consistent involvement in a good number of the largest and most complex precedent setting transactions and cases in Nigeria. We currently have exciting opportunities for talented, experienced, motivated and ambitious Senor Associates looking for great career progression in a successful, professional and truly meritocratic organization.

Job Title: Banking & Finance Practice

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiation of the customary finance and security documents, both from the perspective of the lender and the borrower.
• Advanced understanding of the main branches of law relevant to finance transactions.
• Broad range experience in corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions (both dept and equity)

Requirements
The ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirement

• At least 7 years post qualification relevant experience.
• Robust experience (either from a relevant industry or a reputable law firm),
• Strong academic background (at least a 2.1, either at LLB or BL).
• Superior drafting and communication skills.
• Hardworking, with ability to work with minimal supervision, and comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Innovative, open-minded and commercially aware.
• High sense of logic and developed capacity for lateral thinking.
• Team player with a client focused approach.
• Enthusiastic about business development

What we Offer

• Attractive remuneration.
• Negotiable based on skill and experience
• A strong and reputable brand that is well regarded within and outside Nigeria.
• Opportunity to work on high quality mandates, and closely with partners who are market leaders in their areas of specialisation.
• Access to exceptional client base that will enable yea develop your skills and enhance your reputation.
• Secondment opportunities to international law firms.
• Friendly and collegiate environment
• Track record of admitting associates into partnership.

Application Closing Date
Friday 30th May, 2014

Method of Application
If you have the necessary experience and credentials for this position in a reputable and successful law firm kindly send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Note: All applicant will be treated in utmost confidence.