Experienced AssociateTope Adebayo LLP

The Job Holder will:

• Understand and interpret Capital Market Rules, Codes and Regulations. Proffer advice on Project and Asset finance transactions as well as Capital Market transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate and interpret complex commercial agreements in support of a broad spectrum of business initiatives under the supervision of Senior Associate(s) and Partners.
• Actively engage in transactional, joint venture and Mergers & Acquisition due diligence reviews, document preparation and negotiations, ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations.
• Proffer legal opinions and draft agreements with minimal or no supervision, and draft and review Finance and security documentation.
• Consistently drafting scholarly legal articles on ‘Hot topics in the area of expertise and participating in speaking engagements.
• Ensure billing responsibilities are discharged properly and in a timely manner.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Partners and Senior Associate.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Candidates should possess a BL / LLB / JD qualification
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience with excellent academic credentials
• A level of interpersonal skills sufficient to enable the post holder to establish, maintain credibility and effective working relationships as the team lead on projects with junior associates and senior contacts both internally and externally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective client relationships whilst managing multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Highly focused commercial approach to business in addition to legal flair.
• Concise and precise drafting skills.
• Good eye for detail and effective time management.
• Ability to remain confident and assured in difficult circumstances, and to possess the resilience and stamina to sustain performance, particularly when under pressure.
• Ability to keep abreast of professional, legal, technological, and working practice changes.