Legal Researcher Job at Asset Management Group

Asset Management Group is a leading consultancy firm that provides financial and business advisory services and leaders in the area of real estate conceptualization from inception to finish. AMG Limited was incorporated to acquire and develop real estate assets in major cities in Nigeria. The firm has earned a reputation for conceptualizing and concept development of projects including engineering, developing, and adapting very novel ideas into the local environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal Researcher

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities and Functions

• Perform preliminary research to identify pertinent legal subject areas and build a research plan.
• Undertake an in-depth study of existing legal texts to obtain a deeper understanding of what has already been published on the relevant subject areas. This will require gathering and evaluating extensively, research data from statutes, laws, reported cases, legal articles, codes, and documents, and the use of both primary and secondary sources of law.
• Perform broader research using local and international journal articles, newspaper publications, etc on the identified subjects of interest and conduct a detailed literature review to aid with the writing project.
• Identify, locate, and contact qualified researchers in the identified areas for contribution.
• Undertake such other duties/assuming such other responsibilities as are necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the project

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master's Degree holders (Applications will also be accepted from current Masters students, Ph.D. students, and graduate school applicants). However, students must demonstrate that their coursework will not impede their research.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of post call experience in law.
• Minimum of Second Class (Upper) Division from a recognized institution.
• Internationally qualified lawyers interested in researching and engaging with various areas of substantive law and legal practice in Nigeria may also apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Google Docs, and Project Management software.
• Knowledge of the law particularly criminal and family law and procedure
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Prior editorial and research skills are a plus
• Capability to utilize research tools and familiarity with google scholar, law reports, case laws, and the provision of the law in the selected fields.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: recruitment@amgnigeria.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.