Legal Officer at Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc(GTCO)

Job Overview

• We are looking for a highly skilled lawyer to join a dynamic team of world-class legal officers. You will be expected to provide legal advisory services, review and prepare agreements, litigation monitoring and debt recovery.
• You are required to be knowledgeable and familiar with Nigerian laws as well as practice and procedure of various courts in Nigeria. Previous experience in a reputable international or local law firm will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• LLB (minimum of second class lower division)
• Master's degree is an added advantage
• Qualified to practice law in Nigeria (BL)
• Minimum of seven (7) years post-call experience - preferably in a law firm
• Completion of NYSC is mandatory

Competencies/Skills:

• Litigation experience
• In depth theoretical and practical understanding of the Nigerian legal system
• Ability to understand and interpret documents/laws
• Arbitration/mediation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding ability to comprehend and analyse transaction documents and statutes