Entrepreneurial Legal Associate

The Plenipotent Company is inviting applications from entrepreneurial-minded lawyers who are passionate about corporate and commercial legal practice and aspire to build successful, technology-enabled law firms that provide outstanding support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

This role is a carefully designed professional and entrepreneurial development journey that combines practical legal experience, structured learning, business incubation and long-term mentorship to prepare exceptional lawyers for the future of legal practice.

If you are looking for a conventional legal job, this opportunity may not be for you. However, if you are committed to becoming an outstanding corporate and commercial lawyer while developing the entrepreneurial skills required to build a thriving legal practice of your own, we would love to hear from you.

About The Programme

The Entrepreneurial Legal Associate role is a specialised pathway within The Plenipotent Company’s Talent Development & Business Incubation Programme.

The programme is designed to identify high-potential professionals, accelerate their technical and professional development, cultivate entrepreneurial capability, and support their transition into building sustainable, technology-enabled businesses that create lasting value.

Participants receive structured training, practical workplace experience, ongoing coaching and long-term mentorship designed to prepare them for excellence in both professional practice and entrepreneurship.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking lawyers who possess both technical competence and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience
• Have strong experience in corporate and commercial legal drafting
• Demonstrate excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Be intrinsically motivated and committed to continuous learning
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Be capable of managing multiple assignments effectively
• Enjoy solving complex business problems
• Aspire to build a successful business in the future

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Practice

• Conduct in-depth legal research on corporate, regulatory and commercial matters
• Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements and Shareholders' Agreements
• Prepare legal opinions and advisory memoranda
• Assist in corporate restructuring and capital-raising transactions

Property & Real Estate Transactions

• Draft and review real estate documentation, including Deeds of Assignment and Lease Agreements
• Conduct property due diligence and verification
• Prepare and file perfection documents

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Draft board resolutions, minutes and other corporate documentation
• Support regulatory compliance and statutory filings
• Assist in developing governance frameworks and internal corporate policies

Client Advisory & Business Development

• Interface professionally with clients and regulatory agencies
• Participate in client meetings and transaction discussions
• Contribute to business development initiatives
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing and continuous learning activities

Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based role located in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The role will also involve:

• Attendance at client meetings
• Visits to regulatory agencies
• Property site inspections
• Participation in board meetings
• Managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all client matters

Programme Commitment

This opportunity is intentionally designed as a two-year professional and entrepreneurial development journey.

Participants are expected to commit fully to the programme throughout this period in order to maximise both their technical growth and entrepreneurial development.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive structured support as they transition into full-time entrepreneurship.

Remuneration & Benefits

Monthly Remuneration

• ₦150,000 monthly salary
• Additional earnings through project-based assignments

Additional Benefits

• Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage with a designated healthcare provider
• Payment of NBA Annual Practising Fees
• Payment of NBA Branch Annual Dues
• Sponsored Entrepreneurship Development Programme
• Continuous professional and entrepreneurial mentorship
• Career transition support towards establishing your own legal practice