Strachan Partners Recruiting In 2 Major Positions

Strachan Partners was established in 1991 with the sole aim of opening up the skills of our local legal practice to the world, which at the time was not common place. Nigeria being a fast developing country, then and now, continues to attract partnerships with international businesses that require be-spoke and informed legal services able to compete with the usual international legal circle. Strachan Partners gained momentum and became popular for choice and a leader amongst the genre of internationally recognized firms in Nigeria

We Wish to employ a number of intelligent, zealous industrious lawyers in our Litigation/Arbitration as well as our Corporate Commercial practice groups:

Associate Counsel - Corporate Commercial

Job Type                        Full Time

Qualification                  BA/BSc/HND  

Experience                     3 years

Location                         Abuja, Lagos

Job Field                         Law / Legal  

Responsibilities

The role will involve successful candidates working with other associates in the corporate commercial team.

You will be required to think creatively, laterally and commercially- balancing rules, regulations, risks, client interests and revenues.

Qualifications/Requirements

A Law graduate from reputable University with at least a 2.1

(LL.B and BL) LL.M Degree is an added advantage

Minimum of 3 years corporate commercial law experience (for position 2

Experience in general commercial advisory work, company secretarial, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, corporate finance, syndicated loans, real estate law (for position 2 above)

Ability to grasp quickly and accurately new and complex concepts and areas of law (essential)

Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team (essential)

Ability to balance priorities and co-ordinate work effectively in order to meet deadlines and deal with high workload. (essential)

Excellent written and oral communication skills (essential)

Ability to deliver training to other colleagues (desirable).

Candidates should have modem liberal outlook, be culturally aware, well-spoken and well presented.

Job Title: Associate Counsel - Litigation / Arbitration

Job Location: Abuja, Lagos

 Responsibilities

• The role will involve successful candidates working closely with other associates in the Litigation/Arbitration team on a broad range of commercial subjects.
• You will be required to swiftly analyze and execute legal strategy in disputes from complex disputes of significant value.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Law graduate from reputable University with at least a 2.1
• (LL.B and BL) LL.M Degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years of strong litigation experience.
• Experience in handling their own commercial litigation files.
• Ability to grasp quickly and accurately new and complex concepts and areas of law (essential)
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team (essential)
• Ability to balance priorities and co-ordinate work effectively in order to meet deadlines and deal with high workload. (essential)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (essential)
• Ability to deliver training to other colleagues (desirable).
• Candidates should have modem liberal outlook, be culturally aware, well-spoken and well presented.

How To Apply:  

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application by e-mail using "Associate Counsel - Corporate Commercial" or "Associate Counsel - Litigation / Arbitration" as the subject and attaching their Resume to:info@strachanpartners.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31st March, 2015