Friday, May 19, 2017

Legal Associate AT Bridge International Academies Lagos, NG

Description
Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day.
Bridge utilizes a research-proven, scripted-learning education methodology coupled with big data (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) to profitably deliver high quality education at less than $6 per child per month.
Bridge is a for-profit company that deeply believes that financially sustainable solutions are the long-term answer to development in emerging countries. The Company is backed by top-tier, global venture capital firms including New Enterprise Associates (the largest VC firm in the world), Omidyar Network, Khosla Ventures, and Learn Capital. Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!
Responsibilities
  • Draft various documents and agreements including legal opinions, leases, purchase agreements and other conveyance documents for the real estate transactions
  • Draft various policies, procedures, business and legal correspondence
  • Track the real estate transactions through various stages from due diligence through to close/registration
  • Research and review government instructions, laws, rules and regulations
  • Help with archive and current paper and electronic document management
  • Review laws and regulations to ensure compliance
  • Complete various legal tasks, special projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications And Educational Requirements
  • LL.B or any other relevant tertiary qualification suited for the position with demonstrated work experience
  • At least one (1) year full time work experience in the area of real estate transactions
Preferred Experience And Skills

  • Real estate transactions and drafting experience
  • Strong drafting skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, efficient worker and able to multi-task
  • Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to complete legal forms, conduct legal research of laws, draft policies and business correspondence
  • Excellent legal and factual research skills including online sources
  • Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret governmental instructions, laws, rules and regulations
  • Ability to work well under pressure, as a team member and without supervision in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong proficiency in technology including the Internet, Email, Microsoft Office applications especially in Word, Excel, and Adobe
  • High energy and enthusiasm and willing to do whatever necessary to get the job done
  • Upholds confidentiality and ethical standards of the legal profession

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