Junior Legal Counsel

About Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

Job Context

As part of this program you will work with legal counsel colleagues and will:

• Assist with or under guidance draw up and/or comment on multitude contracts, as required by internal clients in connection with their respective business
• Assist legal counsel to draft and review agreements and other legal documents such as power of attorneys, notifications, letters to be sent to authorities
• Assist with any legal related/ administration activities, including research and seeking legal opinions
• Assist with document handling and supervision (board resolutions, power of attorneys, contracts,)
• Assist with coordinating external law firms, organizing the data gathered from relevant departments related to litigation cases, preparation of litigation reports.
• Assist with and under guidance handle entity governance and issues related to entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Should have graduated in 2021/2022/2023
• Have completed NYSC
• Must passed the final Bar exam in Nigeria
• Must have registration from Council of Legal Education
• Must have excellent English written and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies in Related Areas:

• Understanding of Law, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, legal systems and international contractual principles and fundamentals of dispute resolution before the courts.
• Good Communication skills
• Problem Solving Ability
• Creative Thinking
• Good planning organizing skills
• Teamwork & collaboration skills
• Presentation skills (oral and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

What we are offering you

• 12 months (plus) fixed-term graduate program – we offer you a great training program before you move into an experienced job
• Explore your passion for innovation and your desire to join a leader. You’ll enjoy an open, inspiring culture that encourages idea generation and thought exploration
• Working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• Continuous on the job training, in classrooms and via e-learning.
• A mentor and buddy program.
• An opportunity to work for the Global leader in the Telecommunications industry.
• Mentorship programs provided by senior specialists in the industry.