Overview

Global Profilers – Our client, a reputable Law Firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Associate

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • This role requires significant experience and breadth of knowledge in litigation practice. Our client is seeking a candidate who will provide sound legal advice, diligently manage cases through the litigation process, and represent clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Responsibilities also include advising on technical, strategic, and procedural aspects across a broad spectrum of legal and commercial matters, drafting agreements, and engaging in negotiations.

Job Responsibilities
Negotiation and Review of Agreements:

  • Draft, negotiate, and finalize terms and conditions for various agreements, including service agreements, financing agreements, supply agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Review and interpret agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure legality, enforceability, and compliance.

Litigation:

  • Review judicial and arbitral processes and develop case strategies.
  • Draft requisite court documents and manage case plans in collaboration with superiors and clients.
  • Prepare witnesses for trial, file witness depositions, and conduct pre-trial conferences.
  • Oversee cases through enforcement, ensuring adherence to court timelines.
  • Negotiate settlements and payment plans during the litigation process.

Legal Advisory Services and Support:

  • Conduct legal research, draft opinions, and provide commercial advice on shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor legislative changes and their potential impacts on clients.

Debt Recovery:

  • Trace debtors using appropriate techniques and negotiate payment terms.* Maintain regular updates and progress reports on debt recovery activities.

Reporting:

  • Prepare and review legal and commercial reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Deliver high-quality legal services to clients.
  • Maintain productive client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
  • Provide timely legal advice while ensuring professional and ethical standards.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings and external engagements.
  • Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in all dealings.
  • Follow the firm Employee Handbook and Office Procedures Manual.
  • Comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct and other industry regulations.

Business Development:

  • Engage in marketing and networking events to promote the firm’s services.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Personal Development:
  • Pursue continuous professional development through training, networking, and self-directed learning.
  • Stay updated on legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry advancements.

Job Requirements

  • Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous and thorough in completing tasks.
  • Integrity: Honest, ethical, and trustworthy.
  • Self-Control: Maintains composure in challenging situations.
  • Cooperation: Displays a pleasant, cooperative attitude.
  • 1 – 4 years of relevant experience in a law firm
  • Minimum grade of 2:1.

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Salary
N200,000 – N400,000 gross, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: praise.okanlawon@globalprofilers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.