About this role
A full-time Lawyer role based in Lagos with Ren San & Co. The position involves providing legal advisory and representation to protect the principal’s personal, financial, business and family interests. The lawyer will draft, review and negotiate contracts, manage legal risks, and advise on wills, trusts, estate planning, intellectual property, confidentiality and reputation matters, while coordinating with UK and Nigerian law where applicable.
What you would do
- Advise on legal implications of proposed transactions and contracts for the Principal
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements involving the Principal and third parties
- Monitor contractual obligations, renewal dates and compliance requirements
- Identify contractual risks and suggest amendments to protect the Principal’s interests
- Liaise with external lawyers and other professionals as needed
- Advise on dispute resolution, settlement negotiations and litigation where necessary
- Identify cross-border succession issues and coordinate estate planning with specialists
- Review and advise on asset and property protection matters and due diligence
- Protect the Principal’s intellectual property and manage licensing and rights
- Maintain secure, organised legal records and provide regular updates on matters
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Minimum of five years post-qualification experience in contract law, legal advisory, risk management or commercial law
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian law and familiarity with UK law
- Experience in wills, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, property law, or intellectual property (advantageous)
- Experience advising high-net-worth individuals or families on sensitive matters (advantageous)
- Current practising entitlement where required for duties
- Ability to manage multiple sensitive matters and meet deadlines
- Discretion, confidentiality and integrity; strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of cross-border legal matters and coordination with UK solicitors (advantageous)
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