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General Counsel - Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Lagos,Nigeria

Closing: May 22, 2024

14 days remaining

Published: May 7, 2024 (2 days ago)

Job Requirements

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Job Summary

Contract Type:

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor of Laws degree (Master of Laws is an added advantage)
Must have been called to Bar and therefore qualified to practice law in Nigeria.
Solid commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills
Business acumen
Experience within a similar industry sector and/or financial services will be an added advantage
Exposure across the African continent would be beneficial
Top administration skills with a high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office programmes
Excellent relationship skills which sometimes may be tested when dealing with pressure     
Assertive, proactive and energetic
Willingness to work overtime when necessary
Strong team player
Strong organizational and project management skills
Well-rounded corporate and commercial experience
Experience in an auditing firm and with compliance and company secretarial matters will be an advantage
Adaptive and ability to think on your feet
Decision making capabilities
Ability to manage matters with little or no assistance
Flexibility to travel, if required.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Innovative, confident and creative thinking with ability to make quick decisions 
The ability to think on your feet, use initiative and judgement to make informed decisions

Skills and attributes for success:

Able to manage, coach and motivate teams 
Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details 
Excellent communicator - both written and oral; with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and present at management meetings 
Proactive, organized and self-sufficient working style with ability to prioritize and multitask by considering risk, importance and level of urgency 
Able to express their opinions on issues, with a proven ability to challenge and ensure adherence to policies 
Strong team player with ability to build strong relationships with Partners/Engagement Managers and other key stakeholders.

What we look for:

You will be an experienced supervisor or have managed a small team previously with a passion for developing and coaching people.
You will ensure we are providing exceptional client service to our stakeholders. 
You will work closely with many stakeholders across the business so the ability to build strong and effective relationships, delivering at times difficult messages, will also be key.

Responsibilities

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor of Laws degree (Master of Laws is an added advantage)
Must have been called to Bar and therefore qualified to practice law in Nigeria.
Solid commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills
Business acumen
Experience within a similar industry sector and/or financial services will be an added advantage
Exposure across the African continent would be beneficial
Top administration skills with a high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office programmes
Excellent relationship skills which sometimes may be tested when dealing with pressure     
Assertive, proactive and energetic
Willingness to work overtime when necessary
Strong team player
Strong organizational and project management skills
Well-rounded corporate and commercial experience
Experience in an auditing firm and with compliance and company secretarial matters will be an advantage
Adaptive and ability to think on your feet
Decision making capabilities
Ability to manage matters with little or no assistance
Flexibility to travel, if required.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Innovative, confident and creative thinking with ability to make quick decisions 
The ability to think on your feet, use initiative and judgement to make informed decisions

Skills and attributes for success:

Able to manage, coach and motivate teams 
Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details 
Excellent communicator - both written and oral; with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and present at management meetings 
Proactive, organized and self-sufficient working style with ability to prioritize and multitask by considering risk, importance and level of urgency 
Able to express their opinions on issues, with a proven ability to challenge and ensure adherence to policies 
Strong team player with ability to build strong relationships with Partners/Engagement Managers and other key stakeholders.

What we look for:

You will be an experienced supervisor or have managed a small team previously with a passion for developing and coaching people.
You will ensure we are providing exceptional client service to our stakeholders. 
You will work closely with many stakeholders across the business so the ability to build strong and effective relationships, delivering at times difficult messages, will also be key.

As a valued member of the legal team, you will have the opportunity to ensure high standards of legal expertise whilst serving as a Legal Adviser to EY.
We desire someone like you to manage a part of the legal team and to operate as a business partner with senior service line management to help develop a strong culture of legal awareness, commerciality and accountability whilst maintaining independence and objectivity.
It is a forward thinking, very engaging and yet challenging role that guarantees continuous improvement in providing legal services.

Your Key Duties

You will spend the most of your time drafting and negotiating various agreements across service lines.
You will assist in the coordination of litigation matters in close relationship with Africa Region General Counsel.
You will be responsible for negotiating clients’ requests for amendments to our standard terms of business and escalating deviations to the relevant persons within the firm for sign off.
You will be involved in data privacy matters and/or any other compliance function.
Furthermore, you will act as an ambassador of Legal team, embodying the EY culture and reputation.

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