Senior Legal Associate -IP, Tech Law, Data protection & Media(Lagos)

Our client is a reputable legal firm, delivering outstanding legal services to a broad range of companies, private clients and governments. They are currently looking to hire a Senior Legal Associate ( IP, Tech law, Data protection & Media) in Lagos.

Job Responsibilities

Employment Global Mobility:

Execute instructions with respect to:

Advising on non-contentious issues arising from the employment of Nigerians including, employment laws,terms and conditions, employment structures, benefits etc.

Advice in respect of contentious issues arising from the employment of Nigerians including alleged wrongful activity at the workplace, harassment and discrimination etc

Advice on compliance with applicable laws in the engagement of expatriates within and outside the Nigeria Free Trade Zones on long and short-term basis including transfers and secondments, disengagement, etc.

Drafting and reviewing a range of employment documents including offer letters, contracts of employment, collective bargaining agreements, non-solicitation and circumvention

Legal advice and representation during proceedings at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and any other dispute resolution forum.

Developing a working knowledge of the legal principles, statutory and case law that govern the employer-employee relationships and relevant industry practices is required.

Intellectual Property

Advice on non-contentious matters pertaining to intellectual property laws (copyright, trademarks,patents and designs), ownership, protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights and assets, consumer protection, advertising, sponsorships and regulatory matters.

Legal advice and representation during proceedings at the opposition department of the Trademark Registry,the High Court and Federal High Courts and any other dispute resolution forum.

Drafting and reviewing a range of intellectual property-related documents including patent and designs application documents, non-disclosure, licensing assignment and co-existence agreements, sponsorship, branding, product placements, and merchandizing agreements.

Data privacy & protection

Having and or developing a good understanding of the applicable laws and their provisions.

Reviewing client policies, procedures, and strategies, identify deficiencies and areas of non-compliance, and advise on remedies.

Filing of periodic reports with NITDA and or any other applicable agencies.

Reviewing contracts, and agreements regarding data privacy and data protection-related transactions.

Media Sport & Entertainment

Reviewing contracts, and agreements in respect of MSE transactions.

Drafting of notices, letters, reports, applications etc.

Ability to understand legal enquiries, questionnaires,scenarios, request for advice etc., applying the

provisions of the law to those enquiries, questionnaires, scenarios, etc.

Advising clients on queries and enquiries from regulatory authorities and on potential disputes with 3rd parties.

Information technology

Drafting contracts, policies, procedures, and strategies on behalf of clients.

Preparing legal opinions and advice on legal and commercial issues affecting the client’s business.

Reviewing client policies, procedures and strategies and identifying deficiencies and areas of non-compliance therein and advising on remedies.

Reviewing contracts and agreements in respect of IT related transactions.

General /Business Development

Conducting detailed research

Developing presentation skills using available resources, and delivery such presentations to clients and at other public/private

Identifying business development opportunities, pursuing and or participating in efforts in this regard.

Keeping up to date with development, policies etc. in the relevant areas.

Qualifications /Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) minimum;

Minimum of Eight (8) years’ post call to Bar qualification with employment and litigation experience

Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work remotely

Excellent leadership and Management skills.

Excellent attention to detail.