Associate (Dispute Resolution) at S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

We are seeking a suitably competent, dedicated, intelligent, versatile, detail-oriented and resourceful Associate will be responsible for handling litigation, mediation and arbitration as well as advisory services. The successful candidate will be able to draw from a highly diversified and multi-cultural team who each have specialized skills to apply to each project.

He/she will provide transactional and operational support and practical advice, geared towards the effective and efficient management of the risks and legal needs of each transaction/assignment handled.

Responsibilitie

• Draft court processes including but not limited to motions, affidavits, written addresses, writ of summons, statement of claim and appellate briefs
• Involve in criminal and civil litigation cases at the Magistrate Court, High Court and Court of Appeal level
• Appear at Magistrate Courts and High Courts to conduct trails and argue contentious and non-contentious motions and addresses
• Involve in mediation proceedings for clients
• Work with and advise business clients directly, as well as provide guidance and practical solutions
• Draft and review several commercial agreements, leases and other conveyance documents
• Advise clients/write legal opinions on various aspects of law
• Perform regulatory compliance audit
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new areas and assist on a wide variety of projects

Desired Skills & Experience

• First degree in Law; BL
• 5 - 7 years’ post NYSC litigation experience gained at a reputable and structured law firm
• Knowledge of legal terminologies for preparing and editing a variety of legal documents
• Excellent research, legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Proficient with drafting of Court Processes
• Experience in conducting litigations before various courts
• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them
• Able to demonstrate exceptional organization and time management skills
• Have a keen eye for detail coupled with good researching ability
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the legal procedures and should keep self updated with the current developments
• Enjoy providing valuable analysis and strategy on a variety of cases
• Successful candidates will be highly responsive, have a strong work ethic, commitment to providing exceptional client service and top quality work product
• Ability to be a proactive and creative problem-solver
• Intellectual curiosity for the business and ability to earn the trust and respect of internal and external clients
• Experience of working unsupervised and acting/making decisions under pressure
• Able to prioritize competing demands and client expectations whilst managing a large volume of diverse matters
• Able to anticipate and respond to changes in an effective way within a highly dynamic environment
• Able to identify and solve problems and make the complex simple for clients by framing information and advising in a clear and concise way
• Capable of building trusted relationships with internal clients using balanced insights and impactful communication to influence decisions and actions
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated with the confidence to work independently
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to implement legal strategies in a commercial context
• Sound judgment with ability to balance legal risk and business impact
• A willingness to be adaptive to the businesses' changing needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong work ethic that reflects a collaborative, adaptable and results-oriented approach
• Experience in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint