Lawyer at ECLAT HR Consulting

Industry: Legal

Report To: Department Head/ Office Manager

Location: Abuja

Salary: N70,000

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

·        Reports to the team lead/ unit head in charge.

• Monitor legal risk in the documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure those appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Protecting the firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts, and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Contribute to business development ideas by conducting thorough research on top class law firms.
• Source for client and briefs for the firm.

Requirement

• LLB - University degree in law – (minimum 2.1)
• B.L - Law school certificate
• Minimum of 3 years at the bar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs especially Word and PowerPoint.

Required Competencies:

·        Strong computer literacy

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.