Graduate Executive Assistant to the Partner-in-Charge at Regcompass Consult

Regcompass Consult provides an assessment of the impact of new rules on your firm, as well as how other market participants and authorities will react. Regulations and policies that require review are also recognised.

Title: Executive Assistant to the Partner-in-Charge

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: NYSC

Responsibilities

Calendar and Schedule Management:

• Manage the Partner’s calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
• Ensure the Partner’s schedule aligns with their priorities and commitments.
• Anticipate potential conflicts and proactively reschedule or delegate tasks.
• Act as a point of contact for all appointment inquiries and confirmations.
• Prepare agendas and briefing materials for meetings and client consultations.
• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.

Communication and Client Service:

• Manage all incoming emails, calls, and inquiries for the Partner, prioritizing and filtering messages.
• Draft and send professional emails on the Partner’s behalf.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in all client interactions.
• Facilitate communication between the Partner, clients, and other team members.
• Coordinate client meetings and travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics.

Administrative and Legal Support:

• Prepare presentations, reports, and other documents as assigned, potentially including legal research and drafting under lawyer supervision.
• Maintain and organize the Partner’s filing system, both physical and digital.
• Manage travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Oversee office administration tasks as needed (e.g., ordering supplies, managing petty cash).
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and regulatory changes (especially in the area of the Partner’s expertise).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage research projects or legal tasks assigned by the Partner.
• Liaise with other departments within the firm to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information and sensitive documents.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new staff (if applicable).
• Proactively identify and anticipate the Partner’s needs and take the initiative to address them.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a recent law graduate (LLB & BL) with a strong academic record.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks effectively, and prioritize workload.
• A positive and professional demeanor with awillingness to learn and grow in the legal field.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance law is a plus.

Salary
N85,000 – N100,000 / month.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals and gain valuable mentorship.
• Gain practical legal experience while utilizing your organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Be part of a young and vibrant team at a leading law firm.

Deadline: 1st April, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you are a recent law school graduate (preferably looking for NYSC Placement) with a passion for the law and a desire to learn, we encourage you to apply!