Legal Assistant at a Government Sponsored Organization

A Government sponsored privately held Organization that involves in the development of top grade Industrial facilities to support the Government’s drive to boost industrial output.

We are currently in search of successful candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are in search of a smart, young lawyer to join our organization Legal Department as a Legal Assistant.
The successful candidate must be a Young Lawyer (Associate Cadre) Interested in Corporate & Commercial Law practice.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be charged with the following responsibilities:

Review of company legal work, particularly Contracts and Agreements.
Research, write and edit related commercial/transactional documents.
This will entail identifying and examining applicable local, national and international regulations/Laws and advising the organization.
Collaborate with outsourced lawyers and government agencies to complete legal documentation required to complete transactions.
Provide legal advice towards ensuring that peace, safety and security of persons and property are protected in the project communities.
To mediate among the stakeholders and ensure cordial relationships with the purpose of retaining current business and attracting future investment.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, the applicant must be 3-5 years at the Bar and be familiar with CAC and export regulating/facilitating Agencies.
S/he must be hard working and have a strong penchant for details.
High competency in verbal and written communication is essential.
Experience with working with State or Federal MDAs, project negotiation and dispute resolution as well as an understanding of the Public Private Partnership environment will be an advantage.

Principal Contacts: