Associate at Olisa Agbakoba Legal

Requirements:

• 7-8 years post-call experience in a reputable law firm
• Strong expertise in any of OAL’s practice areas.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to manage cases and provide strategic legal advice
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Minimum of Second-class honours degree (or its equivalent).
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite tools.
• Candidate must be a team player.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Roles

• Conduct in-depth research on various legal topics, including case law, regulations, and industry trends relevant to our diverse practice areas.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents such as contracts, agreements, pleadings, policies, and transactional documents across different sectors.
• Work closely with senior lawyers on dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, and mediation by gathering evidence, preparing briefs, and conducting legal analysis.
• Engage with clients to gather information, provide legal updates, and assist with inquiries across corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution, and advisory matters.
• Assist in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, compliance reviews, and contract negotiations within various practice groups.
• Help ensure clients meet legal and regulatory requirements across multiple industries, providing strategic compliance advice.
• Manage legal documentation, coordinate filings, and support administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Continuously develop legal expertise through training, mentorship, and practical experience while working closely with partners, senior associates, and colleagues to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.