Corporate Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer

Job Description

?    Handling of official correspondence

?    Prepare the appropriate legal documents and Represent the company in legal proceedings

?    Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.

?    Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.

?    Protect the company against legal risks and violations.

?    Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.

?    Negotiate deals on behalf of the company.

?    Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

?    Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.

?    Explain the law and give legal advice.

?    Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.

?    Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise company accordingly

?    Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions

?    Draft and negotiate property/real estate transactions

?    Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed

?    Represent the company in purchase and sale of properties.

?    Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.

?    Providing expert advice on Joint Ventures and other partnership arrangements and be capable of drafting all relevant documentation.

?    Reviewing, drafting, conducting and negotiating legally-binding agreements on behalf of the company which could involve everything from lease agreements to multi-million Naira acquisitions

?    Conducting due diligence, negotiating, drafting, and generally overseeing "deals" that involve a corporation "merging" with another company or "acquiring" (purchasing) another company

?    Develop company policy and position on legal issues

Job Requirements

?    Must have 3-5 years work experience.

?    Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law

?    Experience in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and interpret legal documents.

?    Must possess litigatory experience

?    Experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, perfection of property titles and purchase and sale transactions

?    Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills

?    Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail

?    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

?    Capable networker with excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

?    Ability to work on multiple projects

?    Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.

?    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

?    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.