Senior Legal Associate (Practice Area Specialist) at a Commercial Law Firm - StrataHR Limited

StrataHR Limited - Our client, a commercial Law firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Associate (Practice Area Specialist)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking experienced and resourceful lawyers to join any of its Technology, Banking or Infrastructure/Energy Teams.
• The ideal candidate will have had atleast 4-5 years continous and demonstrable experience in any one of the aforementioned practice areas. In-house experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities
Practice Co-Leadership:

• Co-lead, develop, and grow the relevant practice area
• Establish the Firm as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities in the relevant practice area.

Client Engagement & Business Development:

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients in the relevant practice area
• Anticipate and advise on emerging trends in the relevant practice area
• Drive business development initiatives, including publishing thought leadership, speaking at high-profile industry events, and developing new client relationships.

Transactional Excellence:

• Provide expert legal counsel on commercial transactions in the relevant practice area
• Lead negotiations on high-stakes agreements and advise on complex, cross-border transactions.

Team Development:

• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of high-performing associates and counsel.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture, enabling team members to excel in their roles.

Firm Strategy & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other practice areas to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary advice.
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic objectives, including growth, market positioning, and profitability.

Technical Qualifications
Legal Expertise:

• LL.B / B.L.from a recognized institution; admitted to practice law in one or more jurisdictions. An LL.M is preferable but not mandatory, where candidate can demonstrate significant practice experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with significant exposure to transactions in the relevant practice area.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and close a variety of commercialtransactions, in the relevant practice area and to work independently.

Business Acumen:

• Proven ability to develop and execute business development strategies in the relevant practice area.
• A strong network of industry contacts and a track record of building a sustainable client portfolio.

Leadership Skills:

• Experience managing and mentoring teams to achieve high performance.
• A forward-thinking leader with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• An innovative problem solver:
• Ability to deliver commercially driven, innovative, and practical legal solutions tailored to client needs.

What We Offer

• Salary: N350,000 - N450,000 / month. (Depending on demonstrated competence)
• Standard benefits, including healthcare and pensions
• Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid options), depending on demonstrated competence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Yearly salary reviews

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2025.