Latest Vacancies at First Excelsia Professional Services

Senior Associate, Immigration and Private Client Service

Our client, a full-service law firm 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

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Industry: Law

Our client, a full-service law firm is seeking to fill the role of Senior Associate, General Corporate Commercial.

The ideal candidates must have extensive experience in Real Estate & Construction, Employment & Labour Relations, Commercial Contracts and Contract Administration, Legal Advisory and Tax Advisory

Job Description

• Supervising members of the team and taking responsibility for team growth and development
• Conducting effective legal research and Preparation of Legal advisory with minimal Supervision
• Providing company secretarial services to assigned clients and providing effective support to team leads
• Interfacing with regulators and stakeholder engagements on behalf of clients
• Assigning client portfolio management with minimal supervision
• Advising and dealing with compliance matters
• Coordinating the preparation and issuance of debit notes
• Managing and supervising other associates within the team
• Preparing proposals and capability statements
• Supporting business strategy and innovations
• Good knowledge of practices and applications in Merger and Acquisition, Capital Markets Dispute resolution, and all aspects of Corporate Law

Person Specification

• Minimum of an LLB, BL, (LLM would be an added advantage)
• Minimum of 9 years of commercial/corporate post-call experience either in-house or in a law firm
• Commercial awareness
• Good analytical/problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Business development skills
• Adaptability
• Litigation experience will be an advantage