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Full time Legal Services Jobs in Nigeria

48 Jobs Found

Currently, there are 48 available jobs in the field of legal services. This suggests a steady demand for professionals in this sector, particularly for roles like Lawyer, Legal Officer, and Legal Associate. The listings also offer some remote opportunities for candidates seeking flexibility in their work environment. These roles represent diverse opportunities for legal professionals to advance their careers.

Salary & benefits

Among roles that advertise a salary, typical pay ranges from NGN 150,000 to NGN 250,000 per month. Senior roles can earn upwards of NGN 600,000. Common benefits in the legal services field often include health insurance, retirement savings plans, and potential bonuses based on performance or firm success.

Skills & experience

A degree is the most common requirement for positions in legal services. Most roles ask for 3 years of experience, with some requiring 1 year of experience. Roles are mostly at entry level, with opportunities at the mid level and senior level. Effective communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are essential soft skills that employers typically look for in candidates.

Key responsibilities & tasks

Junior roles typically involve assisting senior lawyers with research and documentation, preparing legal reports, and handling routine legal queries. Senior roles are responsible for more complex tasks such as providing expert legal advice, managing key client relationships, and leading significant legal projects or cases.

Industries & companies

The top industries actively recruiting include law & compliance, real estate, and IT & Telecoms. The legal services sector has a dominant presence in the job market, leaving the remaining opportunities more dispersed among diverse industries.

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Anonymous Employer

Remote (Work From Home) Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

6 days ago

We seek to hire a suitable candidate for this role. The ideal candidate will draft, review, and refine high-quality, evidence-based employment-based immigration petitions, particularly EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), EB-1A, and related filings, in accordance with applicable USCIS requirements and adjudication standards.

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Anonymous Employer

Lagos Full Time Confidential

Legal Services

1 week ago

A small sized Intellectual Property law firm in Ajah, Lagos is looking for a lawyer with at least 10 years of post-call experience who can manage several IP portfolios with no supervision

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Anonymous Employer

Ibadan & Oyo State Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

1 month ago

The firm seeks intelligent, diligent, and highly capable individuals to serve as U.S. Immigration Paralegals in its Nigeria Support Office. This is a demanding legal-support position requiring excellent written English, careful factual analysis, mature judgment, strong interviewing skills, and the ability to review and organize large volumes of ...

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Anonymous Employer

Nigeria Full Time Confidential

Legal Services

2 months ago

A human rights non-governmental organisation based in Lagos and Abuja seeks highly qualified lawyers for four legal adviser positions (two in the Lagos office and two in the Abuja office) in its Litigation and Legal Advice Unit.

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GPS Intercontinental Limited

Lagos Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

2 months ago

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The role involves preparing research memoranda, case documentation, and documents. There is no litigation involved. Successful hires apply legal training and common-law reasoning through structured onboarding and supervised assignments.

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Retrust Microfinance Bank

Lagos Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

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We are seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Legal Officer with practical experience in microfinance banking, particularly in loan recovery, debt management and litigation support. The successful candidate will provide legal and operational support for the Bank's loan recovery activities, ensuring that delinquent loans are pursued thro

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HrmOffice Limited

Lagos Full Time NGN 600,000 - 900,000

Legal Services

3 days ago

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We are seeking a commercially astute and experienced Maritime Lawyer/Legal Counsel to provide legal, contractual, regulatory, and risk-management support across the organization, with primary responsibility for our maritime operations.

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Capinta Consult Limited

Port Harcourt & Rivers State Full Time NGN 70,000 - 150,000

Legal Services

4 days ago

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An online dating platform located in Mile 3, Port Harcourt, is seeking a responsible and professional Chat Moderator to manage user conversations, engage members, and help maintain a safe and positive online community.

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E-Direct

Lagos Full Time NGN 70,000 - 150,000

Legal Services

6 days ago

The candidate must have a strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, employment and labour law, intellectual property, data protection, technology law, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and capable of translating complex legal issues into practical business solutions.

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Standard Life Organization

Rest of Nigeria (Edo) Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

6 days ago

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Standard Life Organization is seeking a competent, strategic and results-driven Legal Officer to provide legal support, drive debt recovery efforts and safeguard the organization's legal, contractual and financial interests.

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Retrust Microfinance Bank

Lagos Full Time NGN 400,000 - 600,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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The Head of Compliance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Bank’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to applicable laws, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations, regulatory directives, internal policies, and industry standards.

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Gidi Steel Properties Limited

Abuja Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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The Real Estate Lawyer will be responsible for providing sound legal advice in regards to real estate law. Job duties will include preparing legal documents, representing clients in real estate transactions, providing expert legal advice, and managing real estate litigation.

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Olu Shodmu & Co.

Lagos Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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We are seeking an experienced, organised, and proactive Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our practice in Ikeja, Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, coordinating staff and administrative functions, and improving internal processes.

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Olu Shodmu & Co.

Lagos Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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We are seeking a competent, diligent, and results-oriented Litigation Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing litigation matters, conducting legal research, preparing court processes, and providing effective legal support to ensure the successful handling of cases.

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Magnum Legal Solutions

Lagos Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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Magnum Legal Solutions seeks a commercially astute Legal Associate experienced in corporate and commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation, transactions, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound legal judgment, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong client service.

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Lextorah Limited

Lagos Full Time NGN 70,000 - 150,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

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Lextorah is seeking a commercially minded and forward-thinking legal professional to support its legal compliance, risk management, corporate governance and responsible technology development.

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