Legal Associate at Zuriel Consulting

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and call to the Nigerian Bar with an excellent academic track record
• Candidates MUST have at least five (5) years experience
• Minimum of Second Class Honours
• Must have completed his/her NYSC
• Must be computer literate
• Experience with corporate commercial, estate management and conveyancing work
• Passionate, motivated, good at taking initiative and a self starter
• The desired candidate must have a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
• Must be Presentable and Smart
• Proven research and analytical skills, able to think critically and articulate
• Excellent writing skills in English and good oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise and negotiate a wide range of agreements with customers, vendors, partners and third parties, such as partnerships, vendor agreements, joint ventures, other professional services and other commercial agreements.
• Provide high quality commercial legal advice to ensure the best commercial terms are negotiated and contracts are documented appropriately
• Exercise sound professional judgement in identifying issues that require escalation to the Management.
• Reviewing and improving Business Practices and internal governance processes. 
• Develop creative approaches to manage legal risks and resolving disputes.
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for Clients to ensure they are in compliance with all statutory requirements and ensuring that risks are mitigated
• Handling matters relating procuring Licenses for clients
• Handle property registeration at lands.

Salary

• N80k-100k