Lawyer(Litigation and Corporate) at ECLAT HR Consulting

Department: Corporate/ Litigation Department

Industry: Legal

Report To: Department Head/ Office Manager

Slot: 5

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):
• Reports to the team lead/ unit head in charge.
• Carry out assigned daily corporate tasks.
• Ability to handle mergers and acquisition.
• Write legal articles and publish on the firms’ platforms.
• Analyze legal issues and proffer solutions in line with the law.
• Work with the Litigation and Corporate Department.
• Develop strategies to win cases.
• Arrangements of courts activities.
• Registration of businesses.
• Research legal authorities.
• Handle routine client enquiries and communication.
• Collate of matter start and matter completion data and prepare all claims cost.
• Investigate facts for a related matter.
• Draft and review court pleadings as well as other legal documents (loans, pledges, share purchase agreements, escrow agreements, resolutions etc.).
• Ensure legal obligations are met at all times.
• Handle client’s complaints and concerns on legal matters.
• 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 2 years at the bar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs especially Word and PowerPoint.

Required Competencies:

• Strong computer literacy
• Attention to details and procedures.
• Ability to liase and communicate with clients directly.
• Familiar with administrative software
• Strong reporting skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service with a client focus
• Effective team player
• Flexible to work weekends and overtime where required.