Lawyer Recruitment at Yomi Dare & Co

Yomi Dare & Co is a law firm registered in 1994 to provide innovative legal solutions to its clients. With some of its members having over seventeen years of working experience in law.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Lawyer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a lawyer with brilliant research and analytical skills. The candidate is expected to display sound judgment and decision-making with outstanding problem-solving and communication skills.
• The candidate is also expected to display natural leadership qualities with fantastic interpersonal, written and public speaking skills.
• He will frequently be required to be available outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to help manage the workload and to ensure deadlines are met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in the documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure those appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents
• Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (essential).
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Litigation and General Law practice.
• Admitted attorney of at least five (5) years standing.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: checkersconsult@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.