Job Title: Associate Attorney

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Job type: Permanent

Location:
Gaborone, Botswana

Company Overview:
Freedom 77 Recruitment is seeking candidates to work for an esteemed legal firm seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in corporate transactions, litigation, and commercial drafting.

Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be a hardworking, career-focused professional with in-depth commercial awareness, extensive litigation experience, and exceptional drafting skills. This role involves providing high-quality legal services, including litigation, corporate advisory, and governance support, to clients in various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking initial client instructions and managing cases.
• Drafting legal opinions, pleadings, and corporate legal documents, including agreements.
• Attending court proceedings and conducting alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Conducting detailed legal research in areas of expertise.
• Negotiating and reviewing corporate legal documents.
• Providing ongoing corporate and commercial advice and governance services.
• Reviewing legal documents for compliance purposes.
• Delivering innovative solutions to meet client needs, maintaining international standards of service.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (preference for candidates with a minimum 2:1 grade and exceptional transcripts).
• At least 5 years of post-admission or post-qualification experience.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Trial Advocacy or Corporate-Commercial) will be an advantage.
• Must be an admitted attorney eligible to practice before the Courts of the Republic of Botswana.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in legal practice and corporate-commercial law.

Skills and Attributes:

• Expertise in commercial and corporate law.
• Strong legal writing, research, and drafting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity and professional accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Deadline:7th March 2025

How to Apply:
Register or log in to our website and submit your CV and transcripts. We recommend downloading and using our CV template, available under the "JOBS" section on our website, to streamline your application process.

Additional Information:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not receive a response, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

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