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.