A Law Firm is Recruiting for Various Position

A law firm with a mission of establishing itself as a leading and world
class law and legal services firm
in Nigeria is seeking to recruit
enterprising individuals to fill an immediate opening as part of
the
firm’s on-going growth. The candidate is expected to be based in Abuja
and have international work experience and or have worked in an
international organisation. We also invite applications outside of this
immediate opening for upcoming and future opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

 Job Title: IT Manager

Ref. Code: TLR 004
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• To ensure effective administration and maintenance of all Information Technology systems, hardware and
  infrastructure; oversee the meeting of the overall technological
  needs of the firm by designing and implementing strategies to meet them.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or any related discipline
• Masters degree in Computer Science or any related discipline will be an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications, e.g., MCSA, CCNA, CISA, PMP or its equivalent
• Experience providing service /help desk support and knowledge of finance solutions
• Experience working in a law firm or legal environment will be an advantage
• Minimum of 7 years relevant post NYSC experience.
• Aged 32 years and above

Job Title: Librarian

Ref. Code: TLR 005
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• To ensure effective administration and maintenance of the firm’s
  library and intellectual assets; responsible for acquiring &
  arranging the Firm’s information resources/library and restoring the
  filing system of official documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) with a 2.1 minimum rating
• Experience working in a Law library or legal environment or will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years relevant post NYSC experience preferably in a law firm
• Aged 35 years and above.
• Masters Degree in Library Science or any related discipline
• Must be computer literate and conversant with the usage and application of e-library

Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounts
Ref. Code: TLR 003
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• To ensure effective management of the firm’s accounting and
  control function across the firm covering payables, receivables, tax,
  cost and management accounting; aimed at achieving reliable and accurate
  financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-coordinates inter-dependent activities within the accounting
  function to ensure that the set goals, objectives and business strategy
  of the firm are achieved.
• Provides input to the firm s budgetary process and the
  allocation of resources to the various activities and projects of the
  firm.
• Prepares and submits in a timely manner, accurate financial
  reports to management such as accounts receivables and payables aging
  analysis, reconciliation statements, cash flows etc., and submits same
  to the Director of Operations for final approval and management
  decision.
• Manages the monthly payroll computation and prepares the schedule for reviews and approvals.
• Protects firm’s value by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications, e.g. CFA, ICAN, ACCA or its equivalent
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of accounting packages and IFRS
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant post NYSC experience’.
• Aged 35 years and above

Job Title: General Counsel

Ref. Code: TLR 001
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• To serve as key legal advisor to the firm on all aspects of the
  business on major business transactions, including acquisitions,
  divestitures, joint ventures and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises on legal aspects of the firm s financing, including
  assessing and advising on current and future business structures and
  legal entities.
• Carries out final reviews of legal advice, drafts and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Counsels the Managing Partner and other senior management with
  respect to the legal implications of the Firm’s major decisions,
  strategies and transactions.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Managing Partner on issues of
  Firm governance, risk management, Firm growth, policy implementation,
  internal and external communications relating to sensitive matters,
  strategic planning, execution, and special projects
• Ensures the dissemination of information to all relevant
  departments within the firm of all legal and regulatory compliance
  issues affecting the firm

Requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) with a 2.1 minimum rating
• Law School Certificate, 2.1 minimum rating
• Masters Degree in Law (LLM)
• Minimum of 7 (seven) years experience in a law firm that specializes in both litigation and corporate/commercial law practice
• Experience, in Litigation, mediation and other Alternative means of Dispute Resolution Aged 35 years and above.

Job Title: Director of Operations

Ref. Code: TLR 002
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• To oversee the day-to-clay activities of the firm and ensure
  that the firm’s operational goals are aligned with the overall strategy
  of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation of departmental strategic initiatives
  targeted at achieving the overall objectives and strategies of the
  support team
• Provide leadership and oversight to the HR & Admin, IT and
  Finance functions, for a collaborative team to ensure that initiatives
  related to non-legal support services are result-oriented and aligned
  with the firm s mission, beliefs, and strategic goals
• Lead and monitor the preparation of budgets, cashflows, final
  accounts and all other financial matters affecting the firm. Ensure
  timeliness, accuracy and compliance to leading practices.
• Lead and support the HR & Admin department, also serving as a
  member of the recruitment and selection team for management positions
• Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation
  of management staff within the areas of responsibility in accordance
  with the Firm s policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Management or any related field
• Relevant certifications in leadership and strategic management
• Must possess cognate experience in HR and Finance at, least a
  total of 5 years with a minimum of 10 years top management experience.
• Aged 40 years and above

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: jobs@toplawrecruitment.com with the job reference code as subject.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All other CV’s should be sent using the reference code TLR 006.

Deadline  25th August, 2015.