Legal Associate

Salary Range: 150,000 Start Date: Immediately Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [No weekends] - [8:30am - 5:00pm]. Role Overview We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 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 for: 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 Must be called to the Nigerian Bar Minimum of 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 Abuja Note: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. What We Offer Exposure to high-value corporate and commercial legal work A structured environment for professional growth and skill development Mentorship within a focused and evolving corporate law practice Opportunity to grow with the firm long-term.