Lawyer Jobs in Africa

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KCB Group

Legal Counsel - Litigation

Nairobi, Kenya

JKUAT Enterprises (JKUATES)

CORPORATION SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES, JOB GRADE 2 (3 YEARS CONTRACT) REF : 1 / 8 / 2023

Kenya

Frigoglass Industries Nigeria Limited

Plant Human Resources Manager

Ogun, Nigeria

Bridge Talent Management

Only on Fuzu

Business Development Executive - Law Firm

Nairobi, Kenya

PHR Solutions Ltd

Wealth Advisor - Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria

PHR Solutions Ltd

Wealth Advisor - Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria

Standard Bank Group

Legal Advisor II, Litigation And Group Functions

Nairobi, Kenya

Adron Homes & Properties Limited

CLOSED

Documentation Titling And Records Lawyer

Lagos, Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria

CLOSED

Admin / Legal Secretary

Lagos, Nigeria

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International Rescue Committee

CLOSED

Admin / Legal Secretary

Lagos, Nigeria

Legal Counsel - Litigation

Closing: Sep 29, 2023

5 days remaining

Published: Sep 19, 2023 (5 days ago)

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For the above position, the successful candidate should have the following:

  • Degree in Law (LL.B)
  • Diploma in Law. 
  • Advocate of the High Court. 
  • 4 years post admission experience. 
  • Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management. 
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Responsibilities

For the above position, the successful candidate should have the following:

  • Degree in Law (LL.B)
  • Diploma in Law. 
  • Advocate of the High Court. 
  • 4 years post admission experience. 
  • Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management. 
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


  • For the assigned portfolio of work, conduct legal research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers; 
  • Manage and measure external lawyers performance to ensure efficiency; 
  • Create legal awareness and providing advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation;
  • Scrutinize legal fees and ensure they are raised in accordance with the Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement;
  • Update database of all non-debt recovery litigation to ensure the same is consistently up to-date and provide reports as may be required. 
  • Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks; 
  • Any other task as assigned.


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