Job type   

Full-Time

About Us

DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Location           

Lagos

Job Summary 

To represent the Firm across a broad spectrum of Intellectual Property and Technology/ Employment matters. This includes drafting employment terms such employment contracts and employee handbooks, advising on workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance issues, industrial relations, etc and overseeing intellectual property matters, particularly as they relate to brand protection. The candidate will also handle trademark registration and any issues arising from the process, enforce IP rights, implement anti-counterfeiting measures, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
The ideal candidate will have experience in employment matters including dispute resolution and should be familiar with the laws applicable to employment in Nigeria and intellectual property especial trademarks, patent and industrial designs. He/she should be a proactive, detail-oriented professional, who can deliver timely, high-quality legal solutions and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualification     

• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L)

Experience    

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ post qualification experience specializing in Intellectual Property and Technology and/or Employment law.
• Proven track record in handling trademark registrations, intellectual property enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting actions.
• Proven track record in drafting employment contracts, advising on workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, industrial relations and handling employment disputes.
• Experience overseeing intellectual property matters—specifically in the context of brand protection.
• Experience in providing tailored legal counsel to clients, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and exposure to regulatory frameworks for Intellectual Property and Technology and labour laws in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and transactions efficiently under tight deadlines

Personnel Specification 

• Strong problem solving, listening, and learning skills and analytical thinking;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good organisation, communication, and research skills;
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Organisational skills with an attention to detail;
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team, and
• Professionalism and integrity with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Rewards          

• Completive salary, benefits, and perks.

Application Process    

Join us and embark on a rewarding career journey where your skills, passion, and dedication will be recognized and rewarded. Together, we can consistently offer exceptional, differentiated and quality services to our clients. Interested? Please send your application to [email protected].