Legal Practitioner at a Commercial & Litigation Law Firm - HR-EX Consulting

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Description

• The role holder will represent clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A degree in Law
• Must be called to the Nigeria Bar with a 2.1
• A minimum of 3 years active litigation experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be female
• Island resident preferred.