Commercial Lawyer at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Lawyer

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client seeks a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their dynamic Legal team.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and support across a range of commercial matters, including but not limited to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including Sales and Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Data Processing Agreements
• Provide legal advice and support about commercial disputes, including Contract breach, Intellectual property infringement, and Competition law issues, Assist in the preparation and defense of legal claims
• Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including Consumer protection laws, Competition laws, Data protection laws
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a range of commercial and legal issues
• Prepare legal memos and presentations
• Provide legal support to various business units on a range of projects, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and new product launches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a reputable university.
• Professional legal qualification (e.g., Bar qualification) is essential.
• 3-4 years post-qualification experience in a commercial law environment (in-house or private practice).
• Strong understanding of commercial law principles, including contract, corporate, and intellectual property laws.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Experience with legal project management software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title and location as the subject of the mail.