Role Overview
We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 2-3 years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice.
This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
Conducting legal research, preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.
Handling corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.
Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.
Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.
Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required)
Requirements (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Must be called to the Nigerian Bar
Minimum of 2-3 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice.
Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
Clear interest in non-litigation corporate legal work
High level of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Proficient in the use of a laptop and standard legal/business software
Must reside in Calabar, Cross River State
N.B.: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.