Commercial/Company Secretarial Practice in a Leading Full Service Commercial Law Firm

A Leading Full Service Commercial Law Firm based in Lagos with a track record of consistent involvement in a good number of the largest and most complex precedent setting transactions and cases in Nigeria. We currently have exciting opportunities for talented, experienced, motivated and ambitious Senior Associates looking for great career progression in a successful, professional and truly meritocratic organization.

Job Title: Commercial/Company Secretarial Practice

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Highly organised, with significant experience in maintaining statutory books, as well as managing and taking minutes of board meetings and general meetings of blue chip companies.
• First rate understanding of company law, and exceptional familiarity with the legal aspects of doing business in Nigeria.
• Capacity for wide ranging corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiation of customary commercial contracts.
• Excellent client facing skills, with confidence to represent the Firm and help maintain the high quality level of service offered to its clients.
• Proactive arid able to anticipate the needs of the clients.

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration. Negotiable based on skill and experience.
• A strong and reputable brand that is well regarded within and outside Nigeria.
• Opportunity to work on high quality mandates, and closely with partners who are market leaders in their areas of specialisation
• Access to exceptional client base that will enable you develop your skills and enhance your reputation
• Secondment opportunities to international law firms.
• Friendly and collegiate environment.
• Track record of admitting associates into partnership.

RequirementsThe ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

• At least 7 years post qualification relevant experience.
• Robust experience (either from a relevant industry ora reputable lawfirm).
• Strong academic background (at least a 2.1, either at LLB or BL),
• Superior drafting and communication skills.
• Hardworking, with ability to work with minimal supervision, and comfortable in a fast paced environment.
• Innovative, open-minded and commercially aware.
• High sense of logic and developed capacity for lateral thinking.
• Team player with a client focused approach.
• Enthusiastic about business development.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 30 May 2014

Method of Application
If you have the necessary experience and credentials for any of the above vacancies, and you would like to advance your career in a reputable and successful law firm; kindly send your CV and cover letter to us at: [email protected]

All applications will be treated in utmost confidence.