Discovery Cycle
Professionals Officer Legal Job Vacancy in Abuja
Nigeria 2015
Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle
Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and
consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based
services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different
professional fields and offers a wide-range of
multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its
headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has
developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional
services covering both the private and public sectors of the
economy through the “DCP Ecosystem”.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Officer Legal
Job Location: Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager I, Corporate Advisory Division
Main Function
Officer, Legal, is a corporate officer that handles the legal
affairs of the organisation. The legal officer works with other
legal staff to address the internal and external legal concerns
of the business.
This professional must have superb legal skills and discipline
to keep the organisation functioning and out of legal trouble.
Role Responsibility
- To provide general counsel to the company in all dealings
with clients
- To send out initial correspondence to individuals who
contact us to seek help
- To assist with the profitably management of various legal
projects
- To compile information from correspondence from clients,
and if necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and
other bodies in order to make an informed summary of the
individual&l’s current case
- To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and
contacts in databases and archives
- To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework
team at a weekly review meeting, providing specific information
on the status and vulnerability of the client
- Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help
including, with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice
and referrals to other organisations and lawyers
- To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the
caseworkers
- Drafting agreement as required for new and existing
contacts/clients.
- There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be
required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but
the nature of these jobs will be dependent on the needs of the
policy team at the time
Project Management:
- Directly involved in the creation and execution of project
work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs
and requirements
Idea Generation:
- Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is
actualised
Qualification
- Good bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
- Call to the Nigerian Bar(BL).
- Post graduate qualification may be an added advantage.
Skills/Physical Competencies:
- Good writing and communication skills
- The ability to prioritise and work under a tight schedule
- Computer skills
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- The ability to analyse legal documents for accuracy
- Analytical skills
- Transferable skills
Behavioral Qualities:
- Candidate must have up-to-date knowledge of the internal
and granular activities of a legal department, including, but
not limited to:
- Legal research
- Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
- Continual self and subordinate development
- Goal and quality oriented
Experience:
- 2-5 years cognate post qualification experience in a
top-tier law firm or large organisation
Other Specifications:
- Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before
applying
- Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to
resume within short notice
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their
applications and CV’s
to:careers@dcp.com.ng
Deadline: 4th March, 2015