Legal Associate at AO2Law

About the job

• AO2Law is recruiting a Senior Legal Associate for her Corporate Commercial Law Practice Group.
• Ideal candidate must have a minimum of 7 years post-call experience in legal contract drafting and reviews in various sectors like tax, financial, entertainment, construction, etc. This role is a solicitor role.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and cultivate a strong client/counsel relationship.
• Advise on all aspects of Criminal and Corporate Law 
• Proffer legal opinions and draft agreements with minimal supervision, draft and review documentation.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of procedural law and substantive law.
• Provide mentorship and supervisory responsibilities to junior associates and work as a team with other senior associates.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Managing Partner/Partners. 

Requirements

• Minimum of BL
• Minimum of 2”1 in either BL or LLB
• Minimum of 7 years post-call experience acquired in a reputable firm
• A level of interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective working relationships, with colleagues and clients.
• Leadership skills, highly focused and committed to law practice.
• Concise and precise drafting skills.
• Good eye for detail and effective time management.
• The ability to keep abreast of professional, legal, technological, and developments in law and to impart such knowledge as necessary.
• Ambitious enough to attract partnerships