Job Vacancies at AELEX Legal Practitioners & Arbitrators

At AELEX, we recognize that providing exceptional service is only possible if we employ the right people. We therefore, aim to attract lawyers with the ne- cessary skills, aspirations and the drive to excel in all areas of their lives. 

We offer the right candidates, highly competitive remuneration and a clear career path leading to the top.

Details

We seek highly motivated and experienced Senior Associates and Associates with tested specialist skills to work in our Banking and Finance, Tax, Dispute Resolution and Company Secretarial teams in our Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt offices. They must possess strong academic achievements and cut- ting edge legal skills. 

AELEX provides successful candidates with the opportunity to enhance their legal skills while working on exciting issues of law. We provide external training in various practice areas and a chance to continuously learn from peers and seniors. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.

Method of Application

To apply for a position, please email your CV with a cover letter to employment@aelex.com within 2 weeks from the date of this advert. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

Career Vacancy for Curiosity Researcher (Legal) at Discovery Cycle Professionals in Nigeria Today 2014

Career Vacancy for Curiosity Researcher (Legal) at Discovery Cycle Professionals in Nigeria Today 2014

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the “DCP Ecosystem”.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Curiosity Researcher (Legal)

Job Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division

Main Function

To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is needed.

Role Responsibilities

To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek helpTo assist with the profitably management of various legal projectsTo compile information from correspondence from clients, and if necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in order to make an informed summary of the individual’s current caseTo enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archivesTo present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and vulnerability of the clientDrafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including, with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to other organisations and lawyersTo carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkersDrafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time

Project Management:

Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsIdea GenerationDeveloping independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualized

Skills/Physical Competencies

Capable legal researcherGood writing skillsGood negotiation skillsGood communication and analytical skillsA willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation

Behavioral Qualities:

Proactive identification and elimination of inefficienciesContinual self- developmentGoal and quality oriented

Other Specifications:

Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates MUST send all CV’s with the Job Title as the subject to: careers@discoveryng.com

Deadline: 3pm, Monday, 15th December, 2014

Legal Job Vacancy at Siemens

Siemens AG (German pronunciation: ['zi?m?ns]) is a German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich. It is Europe's largest engineering company and maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit behind the industrial automation division.
Siemens' principal activities are in the fields of industry, energy, transportation and healthcare. It is organized into four main divisions: Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ around 360,000 people across nearly 190 countries and reported global revenue of approximately €78.3 billion in 2012. The company has been the subject of a number of controversies in its history.

Job Description

 The holder of this position reports to the Country General Counsel and must have the skills and ability to:-

Draft, review and participate in the negotiation of terms and conditions contained in customer invitations to tender and in a wide range of contracts such as Engineering and Construction Contracts, Long Term Service Contracts etc.Assist in identifying, analyzing and evaluating legal risks and developing risk mitigation strategies in order to protect the Company, its assets and stakeholders’ interests respectively.Provide legal advice to any and all Departments and Business Units in the Company on a wide ranging matters taking into consideration the specific business requirements and interests in order to help achieve the Company’s business objective.Provide legal advice and support to project management and other project team members in the execution of customer contracts, consortial contracts and to secure Siemens contractual rights and entitlements therein.        Provide efficient cross-border legal advice to Company’s affiliates.Liaise with external counsel in any litigation/arbitration case and settlement process involving the Company.Manage regulatory filings by gathering documents, preparing and submitting documentation and applications, analyzing and responding to queries.Ensure corporate regulatory compliance as required under Nigerian Company Laws; coordination of all Company’s board and shareholders’ meetings; ensure the proper safe keeping and update of the Company registers, statutory books and corporate seal.Closely cooperate with local compliance officers on all legal issues.Ensure the prompt reporting of all mandatory and periodic legal reporting tools and obligations.

Educational Requirements:

 LLB (Hons) with minimum of second class lower division from a reputable University. B. L with minimum of second class lower division from the Nigerian Law School.A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.

Professional Requirements:

Minimum 6 years post call experience acquired from a well established law firm in Nigeria and/or the Legal Department of a reputable company in Nigeria.Member in good standing of the Bar AssociationEnergy experience particularly in the Nigerian Oil & Gas and Power Sectors would be an additional advantage.

Skills:

Ability to work under pressure.Excellent oral and written communication skillsGood inter-personal skills with customer service orientation.Highly motivated team player, analytical, professional and proactiveInter-cultural skillsProficient in Microsoft office (word, excel and PowerPoint)

Legal Officer in Maritime Industry

A major player in the Maritime industry is being repositioned to take advantage of enhanced business opportunities. With businesses that include bonded terminal operations; clearing and forwarding; shipping and freight services; haulage and warehouses all across Nigeria, our client seeks to hire competent and experienced personnel to fill the following positions; .

Position: Legal Officer in Maritime Industry
213compm@gmail.com

Role

Prepare legal documents, review contracts, memorandum and correspondenceProvide legal counsel on issues from actual or anticipated lawsuitsAnticipate and guide against legal risks facing the companyConduct and coordinate research into varieties of legal issuesLiaise with the relevant authorities as neededAssist in the resolution of commercial disputes

Specification

At least 10 years relevant working experienceLaw degree with a good academic recordProven ability to prepare legal draftsStrong communication and presentation skillsProficient in analyzing and reviewing documents;

Remuneration

Our client offers competitive compensation and an exciting work environment.

Method of Application
Possession of advanced degrees would be added advantage for the advertised positions. Applicants must also be familiar with MS Office automation tools, and enterprise solution packages relevant to their various roles.
To apply, please e-mail your current curriculum vitae (prepared in MS-Word or Adobe and saved with your full name) to the e-mail addresses indicated against the job position you are interested in not later than two weeks from the publication of this advertisement. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Legal Research Officer at Digital Evidence & Cyber Forensic Institute

DE-CFI is the first Institute in Nigeria with global standards, approved by the Federal Government to chart the partway for Nigerian lawyers, Judges, Prosecutors & Legal Departments of Corporations in Forensic Technology, Digital Evidence, Electronic Discovery otherwise known as eDiscovery & Information Security education in Nigeria.

It is premised on online education that offers a variety of courses on Forensic Technology, Digital Evidence, eDiscovery & Information Security in Nigeria. It is an Institute developed by a group of certified forensic Attorneys dedicated to the education of Nigeria lawyers on Forensic Technology.

Our commitment to first-class quality products and service, combined with our full-service competence in course design and content development; student support and administration; education technologies and expert course instruction allows us to extend the reach of our expertise on digital forensic and its attendant technologies. 

DE-CFI is recruiting to fill the position of:

Legal Research Officer

Requirements

LL.B Hons B.L., not less than 2 years post call experience.Must be a female.

Note: Select "Legal Research Officer" from the position drop down box.

Legal Officer,Career Opportunity in Uganda at Advance Uganda Micro-finance, Uganda Jobs,

Organization: Advance Uganda Micro-finance Primary Location:Nansana ,WakisoEducation Level: Bachelor’s degreeMinimum Experience :                 1 Year Job Type : Full-time Employment
·         Responsible for provision of legal and advisory support,·         Ensure that all our processes are in line with rregulatory requirements·         Ensure compliance of legal statutory requirements.Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:·         practicing certificate ·         Atleast one years experience of working  in Micro-finance instituiton.uganda jobs  atAdvance Uganda Micro-finance - UgandaHuman Resource Officer, Head officeNansan Advance Uganda Micro-finance BuildingClosing date:   Monday 19th may 2014