Adexen is pioneering in HR and Recruitment Process Optimization to service its customers. All clients enjoy the flexibility of choosing dedicated Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore services.
Our HR and Advisory consultants have many years experience of working with leading multinationals and large local companies across Africa and other emerging markets. Whether you are considering implementation of a new HR strategy or a move to outsource your resourcing function then our consultants can offer advice on a creative solution to your problem
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a Tier-A Nigerian Law firm to recruit an Associate Counsel specifically for its corporate and commercial unit and support of its operations in Nigeria.
Job Title: Associate Counsel - Corporate and Commercial
Job reference: NGA1271
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Filing of all court processes to the relevant court
- Carrying out due diligence and company secretarial services
- Participate in drafting legal documents and analyses
- Involved in both joint and individual research regarding matters at hand
- Reviewing and drafting corporate and commercial contracts
- Carry out investments, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
- Initiation and active participation in negotiations and out of court settlement on behalf of client
- Attended court, taking notes of proceedings and writing accurate reports
- Perform advisory services traversing such diverse issues as corporate structure, corporate contracts and corporate governance
- Having good knowledge of statutory, regulatory and compliance issues
- General corporate and commercial practice
Requirements
- Minimum of a Second class Upper LL.B degree from a reputable university and BL from Law School
- A Masters degree in Law would be an added advantage
- 2-5 years experience in a similar role (5 – 8 years experience for senior Associate)
- Have excellent negotiation skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative
- Excellent research & Communication Skills
- Experience of contract management
- Sound knowledge of finance transactions, oil & gas sector, regulatory and compliance laws e.t.c.
- High proficiency in MS Office applications
- Team oriented and outgoing with a pleasing personality
- Should be Self-motivated
Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2013
Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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