Corporate and Commercial / Intellectual Property (Technology) Lawyer Job at BFA & CO Legal

BFA & Co Legal was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The firm has leveraged its multi-faceted legal expertise developing into a full-service law firm.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Corporate and Commercial / Intellectual Property (Technology) Lawyer

Job Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level Associate to join our Corporate and Commercial/Intellectual Property (Technology) practice.
• Candidates must share our values of collegiality, acquiring the skillset for cutting-edge work and seek to make the practice rewarding both professionally and personally.

Responsibilities
In this role the successful candidate would be expected to:

• Conduct research on various relevant legal issues as it affects compliance with the statutory regulations, applicable legislations, agreements and legal issues affecting the Firm’s Start-Up clients.
• Liaise with appropriate regulatory authorities on behalf of the Start-Ups on legal matters.
• Participate in the negotiation and settlement of disputes, if any.
• Support in the preparation and filing of regulatory returns in compliance with the provision of the Nigeria law, local requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping of documents.
• Will be responsible for the full range of legal responsibilities associated with commercial transactions of the Start-Ups including negotiating commercial contracts, addressing legal queries across various aspects of the law, compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and employment; collaborating with fellow attorneys to develop and maintain templates, negotiation practices, and escalation procedures.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements
Successful applicants in this role would typically have:

• The ability to work without supervision and multitask
• Working knowledge of Corporate law and document preparation, anti-trust laws, and regulatory agency procedures, and contract negotiation and preparation.
• Should have at least two (2) years’ experience as a lawyer combined with expertise in this area of legal practice (e.g., antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and commercial law, securities law, privacy law, technology law, or employment and labor law).
• Superior writing and research skills.
• An excellent eye for detail and discrepancies
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong prioritization and organization skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong flexibility and adaptability skills
• Ability to be proactive and take the initiative
• Interface with clients and HNIs
• The ability and willingness to report regularly and effectively with senior members on the team is required.
• The ability to manage cases and assignments efficiently and effectively
• High service-orientation.

What’s in it for you?
You can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Opportunity to build on knowledge and experience in the field.