Head Of Chamber at PJA Legal

A Leading digital and business law firm is looking to hire a lawyer who will assist the legal teams by preparing and overseeing legal documents and cases. The ideal candidate will handle both internal and external legal affairs, perform legal research, compile legal documents and evidence, and facilitate court proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Head research department of the firm; vets all processes, document and all outgoing correspondences.
• Be responsible for all court processes, general litigation and corporate legal representation of client.
• Supervise the legal department.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Analyse the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Will be in charge of all legal managerial roles in the chamber.
• Manage all lawyers in chamber.
• Monitor and keep track of all pending matters.
• Interface between the managing partner and other lawyers in the chamber.
• Interface between the client and the organization. Maintain great communication and keeping the clients abreast.
• Sending out instructions to the lawyers.
• Getting feedbacks of all matters from lawyers and relaying to the clients.
• Receiving reports daily, weekly/ monthly from lawyers
• Follow up on lawyers to go to court as at when due.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Equivalent Law qualifications.
• 6 to 8 years minimum legal professional experience.
• Good command of English language, both written and spoken.
• Legal research experience.
• Experience in real estate.
• Experience in drafting legal and business documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to rule, and be a good leader.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic I.T/Digital skills.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You must be residing around Lekki/Ajah Environ.