Adesokan & Ajayi is a full-service commercial law company in Nigeria founded by Tunde Adesokan and Oladiran Ajayi. It is strategically located in Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre – Lagos; and has a liaison presence in the capital, Abuja.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: First Year Associate / Legal Trainee
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Details
- The Trainee-Associate to understudy other lawyers and participate in regulatory compliance.
- Work with the commercial litigation (dispute) team.
- Join in representing clients in court, participate in negotiating, drafting or reviewing contract, legal commentary and case reviews, and other customary roles.
- Conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
- Providing considered opinions and gving legal advice.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, deeds and other legal documents.
- Assist senior associates and partners in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate agreements and documents.
- Conduct legal research on various corporate law topics and provide summaries and analyses.
- Support the team in preparing for client meetings, negotiations, and corporate transactions.
- Participate in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Help in preparing legal opinions, reports, and correspondence.
- Attend training sessions and workshops to develop legal knowledge and skills.
- Assist in maintaining and organizing case files and legal documents.
- Stay current with developments in corporate law and industry practices.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: reception@aalp-law.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
