Legal Counsel

Requirements

• Law Degree and 5+ years of experience in-house or at a law firm working with in-house clients.
• In-house experience is a plus.
• Fluency in both French and English is essential. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively across functions and departments.
• Requires a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and pragmatic advice and creative solutions where necessary to meet their business needs.
• Strong working knowledge of contract, intellectual property law and an understanding of the international laws of the jurisdictions. This includes protection of copyright and other proprietary rights, data privacy, warranties, indemnification, disclaimer of liability and information reuse provisions.

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