Associate Lawyer

Our client, a reputable law firm is looking to fill the role of Associate Lawyer

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Directly Reports To: Senior Associate

Directly Supervises: Junior Associates and Youth Corpers

The Associate is a mid-level counsel. S/he is able to work in a wide range of practice areas in the assigned industry group. S/he is expected to have been exposed to and acquired competencies in legal practice, office management (e.g. managing files, time, billings, client relationship & management etc.) and other personal practice skills so as to function with minimal supervision.

The Associate s work activities may also include providing advice in relation to companies, shareholder issues, director duties, investments, banking and other financial transactions, and all aspects of the regulatory framework within which Company s clients must operate.

The Associate works closely with other colleagues to provide legal clients services on transactions or cases. S/he conducts research on transactions or cases to properly manage clients requests. The Associate develops and discusses legal strategies, gathers evidence to support claims, prepares legal documents and represents clients, based on assigned industry, in court on legal matters. S/he provides updates on on-going legal matters and regularly consults with Senior / Leading Associates for guidance and supervision.

Work cooperatively in a client group team, to provide quality service (sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients) in a timely manner

Draft, interpret and review of agreements, legal reports, engagement letters, and other legal documents

Assist in researching cases and legislation and applying relevant laws

/decrees/regulations to cases

Assist in negotiating, executing, terminating, and administering contracts, agreements, settlements

Assist in representation in litigation proceedings, arbitration proceedings and enforcement proceedings regarding court orders and arbitration awards

Responsible for preparation of scope of work, fee matter estimates and quotations

Manage work-in-progress and collections in accordance with firm s guidelines and standards

Adhere to firm s time management protocol and use of resources in order to achieve optimum productivity

Liaise with clients and other professionals on sharing information and knowledge such as work progress status, legal proceedings and positions and other related legal issues

Make constructive contributions to the non-chargeable activities of the firm - black table and committee meetings , article writing and posting on designated sites, time recording, case file management, etc

Comply with procedures set out in the Employee Handbook and other firm s procedures Manual and as well as professional standard

Attend Training, Seminars, Conferences and other professional meetings as may be required

Carry out other duties given by the partners and client group coordinator(s) faithfully and diligently

Minimum of LL. B, B.L

Minimum of 2-4 years experience as a practicing Councel

Appropriate certifications in a specialized field of Law is an added advantage