Senior Associate, Immigration and Private Client Service at First Excelsia

Our client, a leading organisation in the business and practice of Law is seeking to fill the role of a Senior Associate, Immigration and Private Client Service.

The ideal candidate must possess business development experience, especially within Immigration, Investment Migration, and have a strong legal and working knowledge of global CBI and RBI programs in Canada, Europe, UK, USA, etc.,

Job Description

• Liaise with different Government Agencies in obtaining entry visas, corporate and individual permits/licenses for clients.
• Advisor to clients on business opportunities within their countries of interest and other countries, where necessary and help in obtaining same.
• Advise clients on different investment programs within their countries of interest and how to access same.
• Provide strategic, consultative, and transactional support to clients and their families/dependents for the delivery of compliant individual immigration services and matters pertaining to clients emanating from Africa.
• Develop business opportunities throughout Nigeria for the sole purpose of providing bespoke global residence and citizenship solutions for clients and their advisors pursuing investor and entrepreneurial migration programs.
• Undertake advanced research
• Draw up business plans for the Practice Area and follow through to provide results

Person Specification

• Minimum of LLB, BL
• Minimum of 8 years post-call experience either in-house or in a law firm
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong interactive relationship with Government agencies such as NIS FMI, NCDMB and foreign missions in Nigeria
• Good understanding of the classes, requirements, and procedures for obtaining entry visas to Nigeria