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Full time Legal Services Jobs in Nigeria

49 Jobs Found

Currently, there are 49 available jobs in the field of legal services. This suggests a steady demand for professionals in this sector, particularly for roles like Legal Officer, Associate Lawyer, and Lawyer. 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 900,000. 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 2 years 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 banking, finance & insurance. 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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DOMINION AND SHALOM LLC

Rest of Nigeria (Ondo) Full Time NGN 70,000 - 150,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

DOMINION AND SHALOM LLC

Dominion & Shalom LLC is seeking a qualified and experienced legal analyst to provide legal, corporate, compliance, contract, and immigration support across the company's various business operations.

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Anonymous Employer

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

Legal Services

1 week 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

1 week 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 weeks ago

GPS Intercontinental Limited

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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Rayfield Associates

Rest of Nigeria Full Time NGN 400,000 - 600,000

Legal Services

2 months ago

Rayfield Associates

We seek to hire a suitable candidate for this role

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OOE

Lagos Full Time Confidential

Legal Services

2 months ago

OOE

The lawyer will be responsible for providing legal services to clients of the firm, including but not limited to legal research, drafting of legal documents, court appearances, and client advisory. The role requires strong legal knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within the firm.

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Scott's Legal

Lagos Full Time NGN 70,000 - 150,000

Legal Services

Yesterday

Scott's Legal

We seek a called-to-bar NYSC Corps Member for a hybrid Legal Associate role. Responsibilities include court appearances, legal research, document drafting, client support, and case file management. Must be collaborative on office days and self-driven when working remotely. Interest in Technology Law is an added advantage.

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FMR Agency

Lagos Full Time NGN 600,000 - 900,000

Legal Services

3 days ago

The Senior Compliance Officer (SCO) will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s compliance framework across multiple business units. This role ensures that all operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

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Ascentech

Lagos Full Time NGN 600,000 - 900,000

Legal Services

3 days ago

Ascentech

The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring the Company complies with all applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The role serves as a trusted adviser to Executive Management and the Board, providing legal guidance, overseeing statutory compliance, managing corporate records, and supporting the Company.

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Jimbeba Communication

Abuja Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

5 days ago

Jimbeba Communication

Our client, a growing diversified company based in Abuja, is seeking to hire an experienced Company Secretary (a legal practitioner) to support corporate governance, statutory compliance, corporate documentation, and effective administration of the company's affairs.

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Monas Consulting

Abuja Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

1 week ago

Monas Consulting

Our Client in Abuja seeks a Compliance Officer with 5 years experience, preferably in real estate, construction, investment, corporate law, or regulated sectors. Strong knowledge of Nigerian property law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Salary ranges from N250,000-N400,000 based on experience.

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Thebridgerecruiter

Lagos Full Time NGN 2,000,000 - 3,000,000

Legal Services

2 weeks ago

Thebridgerecruiter

The Manager, Legal & Compliance, who also serves as Company Secretary, provides strategic leadership in legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. This dual role ensures that the firm operates within legal and regulatory boundaries, maintains robust governance standards, manages legal risks, and supports the board and

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Monas Consulting

Abuja Full Time NGN 600,000 - 900,000

Legal Services

2 weeks ago

Monas Consulting

Our client, a top real estate developer in Abuja, seeks a strong leader with 10+ years in senior compliance, legal, and risk position. Expertise: regulatory compliance, governance, risk, AML/CFT, statutory approvals, stakeholder relations.

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YBA Solicitors

Lagos Full Time NGN 150,000 - 250,000

Legal Services

3 weeks ago

YBA Solicitors

The Junior Legal Associate provides legal support through research, drafting, documentation, filing and submission of legal documents. The role also involves liaising with external counsel, supporting litigation and real estate transactions, and assisting with client service and compliance. The ideal candidate is diligent and organized

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Permanent Capital Ventures Limited

Lagos Full Time NGN 400,000 - 600,000

Legal Services

3 weeks ago

Permanent Capital Ventures Limited

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented Corporate Commercial/Litigation Lawyer with at least 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, drafting, advocacy, and client management skills, with proven experience in corporate and commercial advisory, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

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Magic Carpet Studio

Lagos Full Time NGN 250,000 - 400,000

Legal Services

3 weeks ago

Magic Carpet Studio

Support business development initiatives, structure strategic partnerships, and drive commercial negotiations.

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