Associate at Shepherds Legal Practitioners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corporate Advisory: Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and business-related matters under Nigerian law.
• Legal Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal opinions, and corporate documents.
• Corporate Governance: Advise on CAMA compliance, corporate governance, and company-secretarial matters.
• Regulatory Compliance: Advise clients on regulatory requirements and undertake statutory filings with relevant authorities.
• Litigation: Represent clients in court, prepare court processes, conduct legal research, and handle dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Legal Research and Due Diligence: Conduct legal research and due diligence, prepare reports, and identify legal risks.
• Commercial Transactions: Support mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions.
• Client Relations: Attend to client instructions, provide legal updates, and maintain professional client relationships.
• Matter Management and Business Development: Manage assigned matters, meet deadlines, maintain client records, and support business development.
• Professional Ethics: Maintain client confidentiality, uphold professional ethics, and keep abreast of developments in Nigerian law.