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  • Posted: Dec 9, 2014
    Deadline: Dec 15, 2014
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    Associate Advisor, Corporate Advisory Division

    Location: Head Office – Abuja
    Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
     
    Main Function
     
        To be part of the team managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To provide general counsel to the company and conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more  generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is  needed.
     
    Role Responsibilities
     
        To provide general counsel to the company in all dealings with clients
        To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
        To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
        To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual’s current case
        To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
        To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
        Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
        To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
        Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
        There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time.
     
    Project Management:
     
        Directly involved in the creation and execution of project work plans  and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
     
    Idea Generation:
     
        Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualised
     
     Skills/Physical Competencies
     
        Capable legal researcher
        Good writing skills
        Good negotiation skills
        Good communication and analytical skills
        A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
     
    Behavioral Qualities:
     
        Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
        Continual self- development
        Goal and quality oriented
     
    Other Specifications:
     
        Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
        Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: careers@discoveryng.com

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