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DCSL Corporate Services Limited - Our client, a reputable Law Firm in Lagos State is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Associate - Corporate Commercial Group Location: Lagos Job Description The successful Candidate will:

• Critically examine the growth of information technology in the new age and determine its place in business, law practice and related areas with a view to identifying the opportunities it presents to the firm;
• Develop products and generate transactions within the Finance, Oil and Gas, and Real Estate amongst existing and prospective target clients.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success and monitor quality of service delivery on all client transactions.
• Develop products and generate both IP and IT related transactions within the various industries including existing and prospective target clients.
• Understand the client’s business and maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target client organizations.
• Work in concert with the Team to achieve Unit objectives and deliverables.
• Shall perform all other duties as shall be advised by Head of Unit/Partner.

• A minimum of 2:1 from an accredited University and from the Nigerian Law School
• LL.M with specialisation in commercial law, oil and gas or taxation will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ and maximum of 7 years’ commercial practice experience
• In depth industry knowledge in IT, Finance, oil and gas, real estate and Legal regulatory and compliance experience
• Excellent negotiation, team building and presentation skills
• Must possess excellent legal drafting and document review skills
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills

• Design the Firms Business Development Strategy and ensure alignment of strategy and business goals whilst also developing and executing business Development Plans for the Firm;
• Responsible for coordinating the identification and evaluation of new markets, identifying business opportunities and prospecting for new Clients in order to improve the firms market position and achieve financial growth
• Develop and explore various business strategies and opportunities for growth
• Coordinate and actively lead all business development efforts and initiatives and act as the Executive Relationship Manager to existing and prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success and monitor quality of service delivery on all business transactions.
• Provide weekly/quarterly reports/updates on successful briefs and contracts to the Head of Chamber/Managing partner when required.
• Maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target organizations.
• Work in concert with the Management Team and/or Partners to achieve the Firms objectives and corporate goals.

• A Minimum – B.Sc in Social Sciences or related course
• A relevant master’s degree or professional qualifications (ICAN, ACCA or CFA) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years post NYSC experience with exposure in financial reporting, financial modeling, business development, relationship management, financial advisory, investment banking
• Proven excellent track record of achievement in this role or similar role in a dynamic corporate environment
• Ability to build and nurture strategic business relationships
• Ability to provide business acumen, energy and vision to the Firm
• Ability to conduct high level competitor analysis and benchmarking
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite.

• Initiate and effectively coordinate and facilitate Corporate Commercial transactions
• Critically examine the growth of information technology in the new age and determine its place in business, law practice and related areas with a view to identifying the opportunities it presents to the firm;
• Develop products and generate transactions within the Finance, Oil and Gas, and Real Estate amongst existing and prospective target clients.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success and monitor quality of service delivery on all client transactions.
• Develop products and generate both IP and IT related transactions within the various industries including existing and prospective target clients.
• Assist the Partner in charge of Corporate and Commercial Group to ensure financial success of the Unit and monitor quality of service delivery on all client transactions.
• Provide quarterly reports/updates on successful Client’s transaction revenue to the Management Team when required.
• Understand client business and maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target client organizations.
• Coordinate and actively lead all business development efforts and initiatives towards growth in this Unit.
• Work in concert with the Management Team to achieve Unit objectives and deliverables.
• Report directly to the Partner and Group Head of the CCG and shall perform all other duties as shall be advised by same.

• A minimum of 2:1 from an accredited University and from the Nigerian Law School
• LL.M with specialisation in commercial law, oil and gas or taxation
• A minimum of 7 years’ and maximum of 10 years’ commercial practice experience
• Capable of demonstrating achievements of key Corporate Commercial transactions within the banking, capital markets and finance sectors
• In-depth industry knowledge and value add in IT, Finance, oil and gas, real estate and Legal regulatory and compliance experience
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation, team building and presentation skills
• Must be a good team player
• Must possess excellent legal drafting and document review skills
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills

• Prepare court processes
• Draft legal documents including legal opinions, company searches, briefs of argument
• Process and prepare legal advice and legal agreements
• Draft and review Legal documents and Agreements
• Represent Client at the lower & appellate courts (within & outside Lagos)
• Keep abreast of regulations, legislations, government policies and other developments that may affect the operations, business goals and objectives of the firm
• Be required to stay updated with information related to the laws and legal processes
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success and monitor quality of service delivery on all client cases and transactions.
• Understand the client’s business and maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target client organizations.
• Work in concert with the team to achieve Unit objectives and deliverables.
• Shall perform all other duties as shall be advised by Head of Unit/Partner.

• A minimum of 2:1 from an accredited University and from the Nigerian Law School
• LL.M Degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ and maximum of 7 years’ active litigation experience
• Must possess excellent legal drafting and document review skills
• Must possess Excellent advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical and observation skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• In-depth industry knowledge in Legal & Business Advisory, Regulatory & Compliance, and general commercial litigation experience
• Must have the ability to undertake in-depth legal research on all legal issue
• Excellent negotiation, team building and presentation skills
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills.

• Prepare and review Court processes
• Draft and review legal documents including legal opinions, company searches, briefs of argument
• Process and prepare legal advice and legal agreements
• Draft and review Legal documents and Agreements
• Represent Client at the lower & appellate courts (within & outside Lagos)
• Keep abreast of regulations, legislations, government policies and other developments that may affect the operations, business goals and objectives of the firm
• Be required to stay updated with information related to the laws and legal processes
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success and monitor quality of service delivery on all client cases and transactions.
• Understand the client’s business and maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target client organizations.
• Coordinate and actively lead all business development efforts and initiatives towards growth in this Unit.
• Work in concert with the Management Team and Partners to achieve Unit objectives and deliverables.
• Report directly to the Partner and Group Head of Litigation and shall perform all other duties as shall be advised by same.

• A minimum of 2:1 from an accredited University and from the Nigerian Law School
• LL.M Degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 7 years’ and maximum of 10 years’ active litigation experience
• Must possess excellent legal drafting and document review skills
• Must possess excellent advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical and observation skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• In-depth industry knowledge in Legal & Business Advisory, Regulatory & Compliance, and general commercial litigation experience
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Must have the ability to undertake in-depth legal research on all legal issue
• Excellent negotiation, team building and presentation skills
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills