Responsibilities
Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust
Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
Analyze data to better understand potential risks, concerns and outcomes of decisions
Aggregate data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive assessment
Create reports, summaries, presentations and process documents to display results
Develop systems and processes for gathering and storing data for future analytic projects
Conduct research into potential clients and understand the risks of accepting each one or decisions to be made by clients
Identify economic and financial trends that may present a risk to the company
Monitor internal and external data points that may affect the risk level of a decision
Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Requirements
Proven experience as a legal counsel in the business environment
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
Outstanding communication skills
B.Sc Degree in Law
Qualified to practice law in Nigeria, with a strong academic background and recognized experience in a law firm;
Self-starter and with the ability to work collaboratively with other staff in legal and other departments.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills to inform managers and other stakeholders of results
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, other analysis programs
Ability to manage multiple projects and programs at the same time to complete work
Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
Minimum of 0 – 2 years work experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their CV (PDF format only) to: careers@pr24nigeria.com using the “Job title” as subject of the email.