Lawyer at Eclat Human Resources Consulting Limited

Eclat Human Resources Consulting Limited is a progressive Human Resource Management Firm with its Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. We are a team of professionals from various field of study who have come together to build Eclat Human Resources Consulting serving clients across the nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Wuye, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Corporate / Litigation Department
Report To: Department Head / Office Manager
Industry: Legal

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Reports to the team lead/ unit head in charge.
• Monitor legal risk in the documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure those appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Protecting the firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence.
• 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.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Contribute to business development ideas by conducting thorough research on top class law firms.
• Source for client and briefs for the firm.

Requirements

• LLB - University Degree in Law – (minimum 2.1).
• B.L - Law School Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years at the bar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs especially Word and PowerPoint.

Required Competencies:

• Strong computer literacy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Salary
N70,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th June, 2022.