Legal Associate (Corporate/Dispute Resolution) at Sophie Michaels Consulting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Law

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate agreements, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.
• Provide legal support in corporate transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions and advise on risk mitigation.
• Offer legal advice on corporate governance, compliance matters, and corporate structuring.
• Assist in drafting policies, legal opinions, and memoranda on corporate law-related matters.
• Assisting in writing minutes of board meetings

Litigation Support

• Assist in managing litigation cases, including research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research on case laws, statutes, and regulations to support case strategy.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and depositions, and assist in trial preparation.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other stakeholders during litigation proceedings.
• Support in preparing witness statements, evidence collation, and discovery processes.
• Provide assistance in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, including arbitration and mediation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• LL.B. from an accredited Nigerian university.
• B.L. from the Nigerian Law School, with 4 years of post-call experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate law and litigation processes.
• Proven experience handling corporate transactions and managing court cases.
• Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.