eRecruiter Nigeria has deep knowledge of Human resources and recruitment. Our business is in Talent acquisition, recruitment, outsourcing and everything that revolves around Talent. From acquisition to testing return on investment (ROI) on talent and everything in between. Our goal is to re-define the Nigerian recruitment industry.
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) minimum; and
Master of Laws (LLM) optional.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years experience in providing legal advisory services on simple to complex corporate/ commercial transactions. Experience gained from working in a commercial law firm or in-house legal team
Personnel Specification
Candidate must possess a demonstrable and applicable knowledge of legal issues pertinent to the corporate commercial/transactional practice.
Listens actively and delivers written work that is concise, and accurate, with no typos and a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills. Can succinctly explain core legal issues to colleagues and clients effectively.
Ability to recognize, understand, analyze and classify commercial as well as legal issues and the context in which legal issues arise. Use the analysis to identify relevant and applicable concepts and facts as well as identify alternative legal and commercial solutions to issues that arise on transactions.
Displays the requisite flexibility in meeting client demands and is relentlessly focused on outcomes. Manages time effectively and delivers on the expectations of the corporate services group’s objectives and clients.
Ability to note gaps and ambiguities in the information provided and to follow through in resolving them, as well as the ability to conduct proper and extensive research on all matters using relevant and up-to-date sources
Ability to give a risk-based analysis - explaining possible consequences, the likelihood of those consequences, and ways to mitigate or eliminate risk.
Brings a sense of tact, discipline, and urgency in the delivery of legal services in the Corporate commercial practice.
Knowledge Needs
Candidate must have sufficient knowledge of commercial law, including, but not limited to:
Corporate law and general business advisory matters.
Structuring and negotiating terms of complex commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and reorganization, business and asset sales, strategic alliances, and joint venture arrangements.
Structuring and negotiating terms of capital market transactions, fund raising and private
equity deals.
Conducting and coordinating due diligence exercises in relation to an M&A Transaction; supervising and reviewing the due diligence report and presenting an accurate report of the risks to the client as necessary.
Drafting and negotiating relevant documentation in relation to an M&A Transaction including Term sheets, Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements,
Skills
Excellent communication and strong presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving, listening, and learning skills and analytical thinking.
Requires the ability to understand technical issues.
Absolute command of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Familiarity with Internet Explorer and search engines on the World Wide Web.
Administrative ability.
Organisational skills with an attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills; and
A demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet concurrent deadlines.
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