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 Globacom Limited, a National Operator in GSM, Fixed, Broadband, Gateway is currently recruiting for Young Lawyers, REF: YL

Qualifications

    * Bachelor of law degree from a recognized university, preferably with a minimum of second class upper division.
    * Call to bar
    * Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

Experience

    * Must have completed NYSC programme
    * Not older than 30 years of age

Method of Application:

Qualified candidate should e-mail their resumes with a passport photograph if possible (quoting the relevant references for the vacancy) to younglawyers.job@gloworld.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline is 2nd February 2010

They offer comprehensive legal services to corporate bodies and have in recent past acted as Solicitors to issuing houses, consistently advising clients on mergers and acquisition and the best legal approach to take-overs.

They are now looking for Experienced Lawyers, with skills within Litigation.

Candidates must have 5 years experience and above; Experience in litigation and soliciting; Must be vast and dynamic and have an LLB in Law.

Key Responsibilities:

* Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
* Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
* Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
* Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
* Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
* Gather evidence to formulate defence or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
* Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
* Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
* Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
* Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
* Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
* Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
* Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
* Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
* Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
* Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
* Supervise legal assistants.
* Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
* Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.
* Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.
* Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.

How to Apply

We are looking for candidates who are ready to resume work latest by 1st September 2009.

To apply, please email detailed CV to esther.pearce@careersnigeria.com
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EXPERIENCE: A MINIMUM OF 7 YEARS (POST CALL) AND MUST HAVE WORKED IN A LAW OFFICE

AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE.
REMUNERATION & FRINGE BENEFITS: VERY ATTRACTIVE

METHOD OF APPLICATION
EACH APPLICATION, WHICH MUST INCLUDE THE CV, PHOTOCOPIES OF RELEVANT CREDENTIALS AND EVIDENCE OF WORK EXPERIENCE, SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL OR FORWARDED TO:
(1) Logic_law@live.com; OR
(2) P.o. box 54099,
IKOYI, LAGOS

WITHIN 8 DAYS OF PUBLICATION.