Associate at Olympus Law Partnership

We are seeking to recruit the services of a lawyer with a good background in litigation and commercial law, possessing at least five (5) years experience, to fill the below position:

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Responsibilities

• Advise clients concerning business transactions, liability, prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individual and business clients
• Provide expert legal support and advice to clients
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements
• Draft Court Processes
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
• Appear In all hierarchy of Courts and handle matters to a conclusion with minimal supervision
• Apply Company Law and Corporate Structuring schemes to clients corporate needs
• Meet and advise clients on legal, regulatory, and policy developments
• Research law and draft legal opinions

Mandatory Competencies:

• Good use of technology tools, including Microsoft Office and other related software
• Ability to Write, draft legal documents and communicate effectively
• Litigation expertise and experience
• Understanding of Company Law and Corporate Structuring
• Compliance and Regulatory Expertise
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to Detail

Academic Requirements

• A Graduate of Law
• Called to the Nigerian Bar
• Excellent communication, research, and legal drafting skills
• Any other legal certification is an added advantage