Legal Associate
Your tasks
- Advise clients on corporate, commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, agreements, corporate documents, and legal opinions.
- Conduct legal research, due diligence, and risk assessments in support of transactions and client advisory work.
- Manage corporate and commercial transactions from inception to completion.
- Provide practical advice on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks.
- Liaise and negotiate with clients, counterparties, advisers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Manage statutory filings and corporate regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the execution and implementation of agreements and transaction documents.
- Maintain accurate transaction records and client files.
- Manage multiple matters efficiently and meet agreed deadlines.
- Keep abreast of relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Managing Partner, including functions incidental to the role.
Requirements
- LL.B. from a recognised university
- Called to the Nigerian Bar and in good standing.
- Additional relevant qualifications or certifications are an advantage.
- Relevant post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial practice.
- Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, corporate advisory, transactions, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong corporate and commercial legal knowledge.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
- Sound commercial judgment and ability to identify legal and commercial risks.
- Strong communication and client-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate attention to detail by ensuring that your application letter includes the phrase “commercially focused” in the final paragraph.
- Close attention to detail, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.