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

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a leading full-service commercial law Firm, is recruiting to fill the position 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[1]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 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
9th September, 2024.