Solicitor/Advocate

Responsibilities:

• Conduct of searches and verifications at the Lands Registries, corporate searches at the
• Corporate Affairs Commission, the Courts, and various other Government Agencies.
• Drafting and review of Court processes up to the High Courts and filing at the Courts, and appearance in proceedings at such Courts.
• Drafting and review of commercial agreements and contracts
• Attending meetings and taking minutes at such meetings, and general company secretarial services functions.
• Liaising with relevant Government Business Regulatory Agencies and obtaining necessary approvals, permits, and licenses
• Liaising with and representing clients at the investigating units/departments of law enforcement agencies
• Provision of general legal advisory services on diverse areas of law

Requirements:

• Candidate for this role must possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognised University in Nigeria or abroad and a qualifying Barrister at Law Certificate (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School.
• A minimum of second-class upper degree and Certificate scores;
• Must have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Core Scheme;
• Not more than 30 years of age;
• Between two to four years of cognate experience at the bar
• Must be living within Ajah-Badore, Iyana Oworo, Ojodu Berger, Anthony Village, Orile Iganmu, Surulere axis

Key Competencies:

• Good communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Smart, intelligent, and quick to learn and adapt;
• Be very innovative and creative;
• Good interpersonal relationships;
• Possesses sound judgment;
• Excellent negotiation skills and self-confidence;
• Good at using Microsoft Office Tools;

Remuneration: Competitive by industry standards