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