Banking and Finance Lawyer at a Tier 1 Law Firm

A Tier 1 Law Firm is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Banking and Finance Lawyer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Experienced in advising on technical, strategic and procedural aspects across the spectrum of problems although the focus will be corporate and finance matters which includes providing advice in relation to banking and finance matters, including cross-border lending and taking security, financial reconstructions and other financial transactions (which may include private and public bond issues).

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technically sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients.
• Responsible for the quality of client services provided by self and direct reports including support staff.
• Responsible for building and maintaining productive working relationships with clients and staff alike.
• Responsible for preparation of fee matter estimates and quotations.
• Expected to contribute to the management and development of junior fee earners.
• Responsible for ensuring effective management of time, effort and resources in order to generate maximum efficiencies.
• Expected to make a constructive contribution to the non-chargeable activities of the practice group and the firm.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• 3 - 5 years and 5 - 10 years Post Qualification Experience.
• Experience within a Leading Firm is essential.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must possess analytical skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills are required.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, be flexible, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Must be fair, honest and trustworthy in all dealings.
• Must be able to perform under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must be focused and productive.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.