Legal Associate at Sophie MIchaels Consulting

Sophie Michaels Consulting, your trusted partner for comprehensive and strategic HR solutions. At SMC, we believe that people are at the heart of every successful organization. Our passion lies in helping businesses unlock their full potential by maximizing the potential of their most valuable asset - their employees. Our team of HR experts is committed to excellence and staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. We combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge HR technologies to provide our clients with strategic insights, actionable solutions, and measurable results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Contract Review and Drafting: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various contracts, including commercial agreements, , employment agreements, and other business-related documents.
• Legal Research: Conducting legal research on corporate laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Due Diligence: Participating in due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing legal documents, identifying risks, and assisting in the preparation of transactional documents.
• Corporate Governance: Assisting in the maintenance of corporate governance standards, including preparing board meeting materials, resolutions, and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
• Compliance Management: Monitoring changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's operations and advising on compliance measures. Developing and implementing compliance policies and training programs.
• Litigation Support: Collaborating with other counsel and providing support in corporate litigation matters, including document review, information gathering, and preparation of legal strategies.
• Risk Management: Identifying and analyzing legal risks associated with business operations, contracts, and transactions. Providing recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
• Contract Management: Implementing and managing contract management systems, ensuring contracts are organized, tracked, and renewed as needed.
• Corporate Transactions: Supporting legal aspects of corporate transactions, such as financing agreements, joint ventures, and other business deals.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degrees with 4 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2023.