Head Lawyer, Trust Service at Bluesquad Limited

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Job Description
To ensure effective generation and execution of Trust Service mandates across but not limited to Private, Public & Corporate Trust.

• Generate new business mandates for the company in line with approved budget(s) from time to time
• Experience in dealing with Capital Market Regulators, e.g. Securities & Exchange Commission
• Supervise the drafting and review of all legal documentation and agreements.
• Manage client segment as defined for Unit
• Responsible for client relationships, advising on trusts, foundations and estate planning issues, supervising own portfolio of mandates and implementing new structures.
• Responsible for new product development in Trusts, Wealth and Estate Planning Service.
• Generate and Oversee a considerable portfolio of trusts
• Liaise with clients and external solicitors to ensure and monitor perfection of security documents.
• Liaise with Operations / Accounts to ensure relevant payments/deduction are made
• and invoices issued for Trustees Fees as at when due.
• Ensure regulatory awareness, compliance and information communication

Qualifications / Skills

• LLB in a reputable institution with minimum of 2.2 CGPA
• Master's Degree in Commercial Law from International recognized University will be an advantage
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in relating with Capital Market Regulators
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Knowledge of current trends in the capital market.
• Financial literacy and efficiency
• Understanding and execution of Trust Services, Wealth Management.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 monthly.