Associate Counsel

Sofia Legal
Lagos, Lagos State
Full time
2 days ago
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Associate Counsel

Sofia Legal

Legal Services

Lagos Full Time
Law & Compliance NGN 150,000 - 250,000 Negotiable
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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Associate with 4-5 years post-call experience to join our team in Ikeja, Lagos. The ideal candidate is one with a demonstrable grasp of dispute resolution through courts and ADR. They must be commercially aware and able to embrace or deploy digital tools productively.

  • Minimum Qualification : Degree
  • Experience Level : Mid level
  • Experience Length : 4 years
  • Working Hours : Full Time

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in court, arbitration, mediation and negotiation proceedings.
  • Handles corporate- commercial transactions and client advisory.
  • Engage with Regulatory authorities on policy and establish the capacity of the Firm as a key policy development partner to the government.
  • Advising on all aspects of clients’ transactions and use of efficient corporate structures for business deals.
  • Grow and manage the Client's portfolio as regards legal advisory on their corporate-commercial transactions, and offering Secretarial service to ensure they are regulatory compliant.
  • Analyse, report & manage legal risks on Client's behalf in transactions including (but not limited to) Intellectual Property and Fintech-related agreements, Corporate-Commercial Transactions, Real-Estate, Wills, Family and Matrimonial Disputes, Maritime and Aviation transactions
  • Develop expertise in relevant legal regimes, including data privacy laws, Arbitration and Mediation, Maritime, and intellectual property Laws, to facilitate regulatory compliance on the Client's behalf.
  • Leverage digital tools for document management, case tracking, and communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment


Requirements:

  • 4-5 years post-call and verifiable experience in dispute resolution (Courts, arbitration, mediation) and commercial matters
  • A law degree- 2nd class upper or lower
  • ICSAN membership will be added advantage
  • Tech savvy – comfortable using legal tech tools, online research platforms, and collaborative software
  • Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills with evidence of published articles or writings
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Resides in Lagos Mainland, preferably Ikeja.


What We Offer:

  • A progressive work environment focused on innovation
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Competitive compensation
  • A collaborative and supportive legal team
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