Associate Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation proceedings.
• Handles corporate-commercial transactions and client advisory.
• Engage with regulatory authorities on policy and establish the capacity of the Firm as a key policy development partner to the government.
• Advising on all aspects of clients’ transactions and use of efficient corporate structures for business deals.
• Grow and manage the client's portfolio as regards legal advisory on their corporate-commercial transactions, and offer secretarial service to ensure they are regulatory compliant.
• Analyse, report & manage legal risks on the client's behalf in transactions including (but not limited to) Intellectual Property and Fintech-related agreements, Corporate-Commercial Transactions, Real-Estate, Wills, Family and Matrimonial Disputes, Maritime and Aviation transactions
• Develop expertise in relevant legal regimes, including data privacy laws, Arbitration and Mediation, Maritime, and intellectual property Laws, to facilitate regulatory compliance on the client's behalf.
• Leverage digital tools for document management, case tracking, and communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• A law degree—2nd class upper or lower
• 4-5 years post-call and verifiable experience in dispute resolution (Courts, arbitration, mediation) and commercial matters
• ICSAN membership will be added advantage
• Tech savvy—comfortable using legal tech tools, online research platforms, and collaborative software
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills with evidence of published articles or writings
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Resides in Lagos Mainland, preferably Ikeja.

Benefits:

• A progressive work environment focused on innovation
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive compensation
• A collaborative and supportive legal team