Vacancy at Ascension Legal Services (ALS)

Department: Civil & Criminal

Position Type: Full Time Employment

The Responsibilities of this position will include

• Conducting legal research on various issues relating to developing issues in tax
• Drafting and analyzing legal documents and agreements
• Advocacy and solicitors’ work and other incidental tasks.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
• Advising on financing of commercial projects
• Advising on acquisition and disposal of assets
• Meeting and managing local and international clients
• Advising clients on legal/regulatory and policy developments
• Advising on legal and regulatory issues in projects and transactions

THE PERSON

The Successful candidate will be a highly skilled and suitably experienced professional in the Legal Business. He / She must have:

• A university degree in Law from a reputable university.
• A minimum of seven years post-call to bar experience with flare for tax litigation services in a structured organization.
• Membership of relevant professional association such as the Nigerian Bar Association, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Chartered Institute of Taxation, etc].
• Must have handled cases from tribunal to Supreme Court.
• Possession of a higher degree (LL.M/PhD) in Law will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written & communication skills.
• High integrity and moral standard.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as the ability to take initiative when needed.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word Packages.