Associate/Senior Associate at a Law Firm

Description:

General legal support and advisory; legal research, minimal litigation; ADR, with focus on Mediation and Mediation Advocacy.  Long term focus and business development/rain-maker potential and/or capabiity.

Qualifiaction and Experience:

• 4 – 7 years post callto the Bar & NYSC;
• Designation: Associate – Snr. Associate
• (Prospect of Growth to Partner in 2 - 5 years, for the right candidate).
• Candidates must have at least a second class lower Degree from a recognized University – preferably first-generation University - as well as the Nigerian Law School; LL.M. or prior non-law degree would be a plus;
• Experience in General Practice and Corporate Commercial Law, with some exposure to Energy (Oil & Gas), and/or Taxation, and possibly Power (Electricity);
• Qualifications/Accreditations in Mediation and/or Mediation Advocacy, plus a measure of litigation, will be an added advantage, in that order;
• Should have excellent drafting and general writing skills and IT – Word Processing, Excel and Power Point;
• Must be able to carry out research, write papers and make presentations and work with minimal, or even no, supervision;
• Long-term growth outlook, essential; prospects of partnership; and
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop business or to be a fee earner will be a plus.

Remuneration:

• Competitive, with prospects of partnership, for the right candidate. (Possibly N1.8m – N2.4m).

Resumption Date:

Between March 15 andMay 1, 2018.