Apply as Legal Associate at Gresyndale Legal Full Time

Gresyndale is a law firm with over 50 years of cumulative experience in various areas of the law and armed with a devoted team of diligent and excellent lawyers who pride themselves in giving quality and unrivalled service.

We the Gresyndale Legal are presently recruiting to fill the vacant position of Legal Associate and by this notice all qualified members of the public are expected to apply as quick as possible

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A law firm based in Lekki, Lagos requires an experienced Associate. The candidate is expected to have a minimum of three years of practicing experience.
• The candidate must have some experience in corporate and commercial matters, also in litigation.
• The candidate must be a disciplined person and ready to work under pressure, and must have the capability to respond to an emergency.
• The candidate must have a leadership skill and be ready to coordinate the junior colleagues.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case.
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi.
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
• Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals.
• Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and at trials.
• Advocating for acquittal or clemency in each case.
• Informing your line manager about salient developments in each case.
• Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely.
• Reporting on hours spent on each assignment.
• Remaining abreast of changes to legislation.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• 3 – 5 years post call legal professional experience.
• Legal research experience.
• Experience in drafting legal and business documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools and other legal research sites.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2020.