Legal Associate (Corporate) at Sophie Michaels Consulting

Sophie Michaels Consulting, your trusted partner for comprehensive and strategic HR solutions. At SMC, we believe that people are at the heart of every successful organization. Our passion lies in helping businesses unlock their full potential by maximizing the potential of their most valuable asset—their employees. Our team of HR experts is committed to excellence and staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. We combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge HR technologies to provide our clients with strategic insights, actionable solutions, and measurable results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate (Corporate)

Location: Lekki Phae 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A Corporate Legal Associate provides legal support, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing contracts, and assisting in corporate governance matters.
• This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and otheregal counsel to address various legal aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities
Contract Management:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of corporate agreements, including contracts with, clients, and partners.

Legal Research:

• Conducting legal research on corporate laws, regulations, and industry standards to provide accurate and timely advice.

Corporate Governance:

• Assisting in maintaining corporate governance standards, preparing board materials, and ensuring compliance with legal formalities.

Compliance Oversight:

• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations to ensure the company's activities align with legal requirements. Developing and implementing compliance programs.

Litigation Support:

• Collaborating with other counsel and internal stakeholders in corporate litigation matters, including document review and strategy development.

Due Diligence:

• Participating in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

Communication:

• Interacting with various departments within the company, providing legal advice, and ensuring legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.

Record Keeping:

• Maintaining organized legal files and records, ensuring easy retrieval of information when needed.

Requirements
Experience:

• 4-5 years Post call to bar experience.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle a variety of legal issues in a dynamic corporate environment.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and cross-functionally with other departments.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ethical conduct and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2023.