Legal Practitioner (LP) at Diversified Holding Company


A diversified Holding Company with with the Head Office in Nigeria is looking for specialists and energetic professionals with proven track record to fill in the.
Tittle : Legal Practitioner (LP)
Job ID : 001
Location: Nigeria
The legal Practitioner will play a crucial role in upholding justice and the rule of tow by representing the Company, providing legal advice and ensuring the fair and impartial application of the law.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Representing the Company
- Providing Legal Advice
- Ensure fair and impartial justice
- Preventing unauthorized practice of law
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
- Must have obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree, with a minimum of SECOND Class (Lower Division): A degree in Law from a recognized University accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
- Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar and enrolled as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (BL); Be between 2-5 years post call
- Law firm experience: 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm, depending on the jurisdiction and type of law
- Court Experience: Experience appearing in court, either as a sollicitor or barrister,
- In house experience: expenence working as in-house courrsel for a company or organization;
- Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, strong research skills and emotional intelligence are paramount.
- Knowledge in Corporate Governance:
- Strong negotiation skills,
- Understanding of the Nigerian Business Law (eg, CAMA, Tax Laws,Labor Laws);
- Knowledge of Company Secretarial practices and Must be computer literate.
Application Dealine 28th April 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive Resume or CV; Cover Letter outlining their relevant skills, qualifications and experience; and certified copies of their academic certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
NOTE
- Candidates should include their name, email address, phone number and postal address in their application
- Provide the names and contact details of at least 2 referees.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.