DORNIM SOLICITORS AND LEGAL CONSULTANTS is a reputable boutique law firm based in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. The firm is looking to recruit a Senior Associate with excellent academics and atleast 5 years’ experience gained in a reputable law firm or as an in-house counsel. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Solicitor as this is purely a solicitor’s role involving no litigation.Responsibilities:• Taking instructions from and exploring legal options with the client, his professional team or any relevant third parties;• Providing expert legal support and advice to clients;• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements;• Advising on financing of commercial projects and/or transactions, and acquisition and disposal of assets;• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing opinions for submission to a supervising lawyer;• Synthesizing legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client or arbitrator;• Appearing in arbitration or other judicial tribunal on behalf of the firm's client, as well as presenting well-reasoned arguments to the judicial body;• Negotiating with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferences;• Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the law firm or for a client — and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk;• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, mergers and acquisitions, etc ;• Carrying out Company secretarial duties;• Advising clients on legal/regulatory, compliance and policy developments;• Actively involved in business development of the practice;• Attend to smaller matters and aspects of larger matters independently; and• Any other reasonable duties delegated
Apply at http://ift.tt/2cCnwR0
from Ngcareers- Jobs in Nigeria, Job Vacancies in Nigeria http://ift.tt/2cCnwR0
via
IFTTT
SHARE THIS