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  • Posted: Aug 2, 2022
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2022
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    Mid/Senior Associate ( IPT & EGM)

    Our client is a reputable legal firm, delivering outstanding legal services to a broad range of companies, private clients and governments. They are currently looking to hire a Mid/Senior Associate ( IPT & EGM) in Lagos.

    Job Responsibilities

    Employment Global Mobility:

    • Execute instructions with respect to:
    • Advising on non-contentious issues arising from the employment of Nigerians including, employment laws, terms and conditions, employment structures, benefits etc.
    • Advice in respect of contentious issues arising from the employment of Nigerians including alleged wrongful activity at the workplace, harassment and discrimination etc
    • Advice on compliance with applicable laws in the engagement of expatriates within and outside the Nigeria Free Trade Zones on long and short-term basis including
    • transfers and secondments, disengagement, etc.
    • Drafting and reviewing a range of employment documents including offer letters, contracts of employment, collective bargaining agreements, non-solicitation and circumvention
    • Legal advice and representation during proceedings at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and any other dispute resolution forum.
    • Developing a working knowledge of the legal principles, statutory and case law that govern the employer-employee relationships and relevant industry practices is required.

    Intellectual Property:

    • Advice on non-contentious matters pertaining to intellectual property laws (copyright, trademarks, patents and designs), ownership, protection and exploitation of
    • intellectual property rights and assets, consumer protection, advertising, sponsorships and regulatory matters.
    • Legal advice and representation during proceedings at the opposition department of the Trademark Registry, the High Court and Federal High Courts and any other dispute
    • resolution forum.
    • Drafting and reviewing a range of intellectual property related documents including patent and designs application documents, non-disclosure, licensing, assignment and co-
    • existence agreements, sponsorship, branding, product placements, and merchandizing agreements.

    Data privacy & protection

    • Having and or developing a good understanding of the applicable laws and their provisions.
    • Reviewing client policies, procedures and strategies and identifying deficiencies and areas of non-compliance therein and advising on remedies.
    • Filing of periodic reports with NITDA and or any other applicable agencies.
    • Reviewing contracts, and agreements in respect of data privacy and data protection related transactions.

    Media Sport & entertainment

    • Reviewing contracts, and agreements in respect of MSE transactions.
    • Drafting of notices, letters, reports, applications etc.
    • Ability to understand legal enquiries, questionnaires, scenarios, request for advice etc., applying the provisions of the law to those enquiries, questionnaires, scenarios, etc.
    • Advising clients on queries and enquiries from regulatory authorities and on potential disputes with 3rd parties.

    Information technology

    • Drafting contracts, policies, procedures, and strategies on behalf of clients.
    • Preparing legal opinions and advice on legal and commercial issues affecting the client’s business.
    • Reviewing client policies, procedures and strategies and identifying deficiencies and areas of non-compliance therein and advising on remedies.
    • Reviewing contracts and agreements in respect of IT related transactions.

    General /Business Development

    • Conducting detailed research
    • Developing presentation skills using available resources, and delivery such presentations to clients and at other public/private
    • Identifying business development opportunities, pursuing and or participating in efforts in this regard.
    • Keeping up to date with development, policies etc. in the relevant areas.

    Qualifications /Requirements

    • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) minimum;
    • Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ post call to Bar qualification with employment and litigation experience
    • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work remotely
    • Excellent leadership and Management skills.
    • Excellent attention to detail.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: obongokon880@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.

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