Lawyer at Opartners LP – Abuja & Lagos Full Time

Opartners LP – Abuja & Lagos is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Lawyer. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

Opartners LP, a reputable Law firm located at Ikeja, established and registered to do business as a multi-practice commercial, insolvency, recovery and litigation firm in Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To develop research objectives, projects and proposals and carry out individual or collaborative research aligned with the firm’s practice areas.
• To represent clients in court,draft and review court processes and legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal matters.
• To make a substantial and positivecontribution to the strategic direction of the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Protecting the Firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• 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.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A Degree in Law with at least 2.1
• Must be called to the Nigeria Bar with at least 2.2
• With 2 – 3 consecutive years of active experience in legal practice.
• Ability to act as project leader on major research projects
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Role is based in Lagos and Abuja.
• Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.

Remuneration
Negotiable

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Personal Statements to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.