Senior Property Lawyer at the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, a legal service provider, offering professional advisory on legal, arbitration, mediation and real estate matters, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Property Lawyer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• Our client is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Property Lawyerto join their dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an expert in their field and possess a track record of drafting and legal documentation engineering. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the firm and to grow professionally.

Responsibilities
Legal Counsel:

• Provide expert legal advice and counsel on a wide range of legal issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support decision making and case strategy.
• Drafting and negotiating flawless contracts which include but are not limited to Contracts of Sale, Deeds of Assignment and all such relevant documents.
• Advising on wide spectrum of commercial law activities, including intellectual property, company formation etc
• Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance Advisory services.
• Provide/ advise on content for social media platforms.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional legal services.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their objectives and concerns.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategies that align with their business goals.

Legal Compliance:

• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations and legal trends affecting the industry.
• Ensure the organization is compliant with all the applicable laws and regulations.
• Advice on risk management and mitigation strategies.

Litigation Management:

• Manage and oversee minor litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and alternative dispute resolution if the need arises.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies in collaboration with the legal team.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• High work standards and ethics.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior Attorneys and legal staff.
• Share knowledge and expertise to foster professional development within the legal team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance overall legal team performance.
• Committed to a process of continual improvement.
• Being proactive and using initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of legal practice, post-call to the bar.
• Legal experience in law practice with focus on legal drafting, negotiation, and conveyancing.

Must have skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2024.