Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, negotiate, and review various commercial agreements and contracts, ensuring they align with legal standards of Nigerian and cross-border laws and regulations and protect the client's interests.
• Conduct thorough due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to clients during business transactions.
• Provide expert legal advice on corporate and commercial matters to clients, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and compliance issues.
• Carry out filings at regulatory agencies including the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commissions
• Organizing meetings of various natures including statutory meetings and recording minutes of meetings
• Protect the Clients against legal risks and violations.
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of clients, ensuring their interests are protected while reaching mutually beneficial agreements.
• Preparation of reports and write-ups on relevant issues in the corporate commercial world and ensuring Clients are up-to-date with changes in regulatory regimes.
• Regular engagements with Clients offline and online Provision of proper and regular updates to Clients
• Advising business structuring and restructuring and incorporation of various kinds of business entities
• Provide advice on intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright registration, licensing, and protection of proprietary information.
• Provide general legal support to the team and assist in resolving corporate and commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary.
• Processing licenses and permits and liaison with regulatory agencies
• Carry out other legal and compliance responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree in any related discipline 
• Minimum of 4 years and above post-qualification experience with 3 years experience as a Corporate/Commercial Lawyer in a reputable law firm.
  
• Proven expertise in Nigerian corporate and commercial laws, with a track record of handling complex transactions and providing strategic legal advice.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Self-driven and able to work independently and handle multiple tasks within given timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills