Commercial Litigation Associate

As one of Lagos’ top law firms, we continue to provide exceptional cutting-edge legal services to leading businesses in Nigeria and around the world. Our focus is on fostering long-term relationships with clients. Our Managing Partner and two of our partners have recently been profiled as leaders in their respective fields in the IFLR 1000 2018 edition. We are continually recommended in the IFLR 1000 in the Financial and Corporate & Energy and Infrastructure categories. We handle transactions of all sizes and levels of complexity regardless of whether the issue is local, foreign or practice-area specific. JOB SUMMARY Managing and providing legal support to the firm in relation to all matters with a diverse range of transactions in energy & natural resources, capital markets, banking and related matters. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Have oversight responsibility in handling of related litigation matters  for the firm     Ensure that client relationships are effectively managed         Oversee compliance in respect of statutory filings of clients matters     General corporate and commercial law practice         Preparation and vetting of court processes     Management of court cases     REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and other documentation for the firm    Conducting legal due diligence on counter-party to transactions involving the firm      Researching legal issues relating to transactions     Providing legal opinions on issues that may arise in connection with the transactions     Providing general legal advice on transactions     PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Minimum of Second Class Upper Division from a recognised university and Nigeria Law School Articulate and creative     Self motivated     Strong desire for research     Ability to see through objections and provide plausible counter arguments     Team player and leader     Ability to take ownership of the role and work with minimum supervision.      Must be keen to innovate and be successful at formulating and implementing strategies and plans.      Excellent oral and writing skills     Sound, effective and enthusiastic communicator.      Previous experience in role would be an advantage.      Versatile & Hardworking.      Minimum of 4 years post call experience from a reputable law firm in Lagos Specialized training in ADR related courses would be an advantage.      KEY COMPETENCIES Professionalism      Interpersonal communication abilities      Problem solving & quick decision making ability      Attention to detail     Multi tasking and long hours of work      Service oriented.      Ability to keep confidentiality in respect of all matters handled