Managing Associate at Chris Ogunbanjo LP

Division: Corporate Commercial /Management
Business Area: Capital Markets/ Financial Services
Start Date: February- March

Job Summary

• Responsible for Corporate & Commercial advisory services, negotiation and contract management, client management, networking and business development and other management responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time.

Job Description

• We require the services of a strategic lawyer and business partner, a consummate legal professional with a strong personality with the ability to generate business / own client list for the firm.
• Must have a transformative mind set, visionary and goal oriented, a team player, enthusiasm to acquire and share knowledge, self-disciplined, self-starter with good people management and leadership skills.
• The position requires someone with high level of integrity, ethical in dealings, who conscientiously strives for excellence and accountable for their conduct.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients and cultivates a strong client / lawyer relationship. 
• Understand and interpret Capital Market Rules, Codes and Regulations. Advice on Project and Asset finance transactions as well as Capital Market transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate and interpret complex commercial agreements in support of a broad spectrum of business initiatives.
• Actively engage in transactional, joint venture and M&A due diligence reviews, document preparation and negotiations, ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations.
• Proffers legal opinions and draft agreements on a stand-alone basis, draft and review loan and security documentation.
• Participates in transactions structured meetings to meet client needs, provide responses to client matters with minimum supervision.
• Maintain an active network of industry contacts, including within clients, trade associations, regulators, industry publications and public authority. Creating relations of trust.
• Provide professional timely support to Company Secretarial department to help meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Providing leadership for the effective implementation, measurement and oversight of business development and ability to maintain and grow clientele base.
• Drafting high quality legal articles and briefings, including leading and coordinating thought leadership on developments in the market.
• Attend meetings and represent the Managing Partner at relevant Fora.
• Developing the required KPI’s for the Department and to ensure the delivery of 1st class services.
• Keeps current and accurate time records and ensures billing responsibilities are discharged properly.
• Follows up on debit notes promptly.
• Supervises all Associates and provide leadership and mentorship to senior associates and other associates.
• Fulfil other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Managing Partner.
• Ensuring KPI’s are met.

Desired Compentency and Skills Requirement

• Excellent knowledge of the workings and operations of the securities market.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise with ability to manage challenging situations. 
• Time management skills, ability to multi-task and quick turnaround time.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resourceful and proactive working style.

Job Specification

• A law degree with 7-10 years’ experience or above and at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Masters’ Degree in Law is an added advantage
• Active member of relevant professional Association.

Candidate Experience:

• ­Proven track record of strong performance managing against deliverables
• Investment banking experience, capital market and corporate advisory transactional experience
• Experience within the legal function of a listed company, top tier capital market or financial industry operator
• Strong understanding of securities laws and a good understanding of laws affecting the capital markets, SEC, NSE rules and CAMA.

Capabilities:

• ­­Strong verbal and written communication skills; strict attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a variety of constituencies; comfortable influencing senior  Partners
• Ability to generate trust and respect from staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to own complex initiatives; superior project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability in a complex organization.
• Sound business and legal judgment with problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to build strong partnerships with business and corporate staff, communicate to a wide variety of audiences in clear, understandable language