Commercial Litigation Associate at Alliance Law Firm

Job Summary

• Managing and providing legal support to the firm in relation to all matters with a diverse range of transactions in energy & natural resources, capital markets, banking and related matters.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Have oversight responsibility in handling of related litigation matters  for the firm   
• Ensure that client relationships are effectively managed       
• Oversee compliance in respect of statutory filings of clients matters   
• General corporate and commercial law practice       
• Preparation and vetting of court processes   
• Management of court cases   

Qualifications
Person Specifications:

• Minimum of Second Class Upper Division from a recognised university and Nigeria Law School
• Articulate and creative   
• Self motivated   
• Strong desire for research   
• Ability to see through objections and provide plausible counter arguments   
• Team player and leader   
• Ability to take ownership of the role and work with minimum supervision.    
• Must be keen to innovate and be successful at formulating and implementing strategies and plans.    
• Excellent oral and writing skills   
• Sound, effective and enthusiastic communicator.    
• Previous experience in role would be an advantage.    
• Versatile & Hardworking.    
• Minimum of 4 years post call experience from a reputable law firm in Lagos
• Specialized training in ADR related courses would be an advantage.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and other documentation for the firm  
• Conducting legal due diligence on counter-party to transactions involving the firm    
• Researching legal issues relating to transactions   
• Providing legal opinions on issues that may arise in connection with the transactions   
• Providing general legal advice on transactions.

Key Competencies:

• Professionalism    
• Interpersonal communication abilities    
• Problem solving & quick decision making ability    
• Attention to detail   
• Multi tasking and long hours of work    
• Service oriented.    
• Ability to keep confidentiality in respect of all matters handled.