Senior Associate at a Leading Full-Service Commercial Law Firm - First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

Posted on Tue 06th Aug, 2024 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a leading full-service commercial Law Firm, is seeking highly motivated and experienced candidates to lead its Energy & Project Finance Team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The role holder will work closely with financial institutions, stakeholders and clients to structure and negotiate project finance transactions and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the energy and project finance team on diverse transactions;
  • Advising on the structuring of project finance transactions, such as infrastructure, public-private partnership, debt debenture, bonds, private equity, and other related financing arrangements;
  • Working closely with financial institutions, project developers, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes;
  • Conducting legal due diligence on behalf of the client;
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and project agreements;
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards;
  • Regularly providing clients with industry updates and legal opinions on industry trends; identifying potential legal risks and mitigation strategies;
  • Keeping abreast of trends in the industry;
  • Contributing to the business development of the Practice Area, amongst others.

Specifications

  • Bachelor's degree in LLB, BL
  • LLM will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 8 years post-call experience, preferably in the Energy and/or Finance sector
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong understanding of project finance structures and documentation
  • Excellent team building and management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2024.

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