Associate Lawyer at Workcentral Nigeria Limited

Workcentral Nigeria Limited - Our client, a digitallaw firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Lawyer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment type: Partially Remote (3days onsite), (2days remote)

Job Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (essential)
• Experience: 3 years
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• Must be tech savvy
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines andwork independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs and affidavits.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2022.