Senior Associate

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Transaction Structuring: The candidate must have knowledge of transaction structures term sheets credit and security agreements and should be able to effectively apply this in client transactions.

Securities & Syndicated Loans: The candidate must be knowledgeable about the laws regulations and guidelines related to the issuance and exchange of securities. The candidate must be able to provide advice to clients through the process of structuring issuance and administration of syndicated loans.

Bond Issuance: The Ideal candidate should understand the structure and application of Bonds Fixed & Mixed Income products. Is knowledgeable about the process for creation and issuance of Bonds and can advise clients through the various steps.

Mergers & Acquisitions: The role demands for candidates to have demonstrable knowledge of M&A transactions joint ventures and other restructuring and good understanding of competition law. Must be able to manage the process for an M&A from inception to completion.

Corporate Financing: The successful candidate is expected to understand the different modes of Debt and Equity Financing and what structures to use in different situations.

Due Diligence: It is essential that the candidate must be able to effectively conduct due diligence manage the due diligence process identify key corporate documents and material transactions and generate thorough and complete reports that identify and clearly communicate all elements of the investigation.

Requirements

LLB from a recognized university
B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.
Minimum of 7 12 years post-call experience in a reputable law firm.
Strong knowledge of CAMA SEC CBN FRCN etc. rules/guidelines
Possession of LLM or relevant certifications is an advantage.

Job Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:Transaction Structuring: The candidate must have knowledge of transaction structures term sheets credit and security agreements and should be able to effectively apply this in client transactions.Securi...