Corporate and Commercial Associate

Responsibilities:

Corporate & Commercial Advisory:

• Provide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions. • Advise clients on business structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory
• compliance matters.
• Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance
• requirements where applicable.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.

Drafting & Documentation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents, including: Service agreements, Joint venture agreements, Shareholders’ agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, Employment-related agreements, Vendor and procurement agreements, Partnership agreements, Consultancy agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Transactional and finance documents
• Ensure legal documentation accurately reflects agreed commercial terms and complies with applicable laws and regulations. Transaction Support
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and due diligence exercises.
• Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.
• Support transaction closings, filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate transaction documentation and maintain transaction records. Regulatory Compliance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firm’s practice areas.
• Assist clients with regulatory filings, permits, approvals, and compliance obligations.
• Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.
• Attend client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.
• Support client relationship management and business development initiatives. Practice Development & Knowledge Management
• Contribute to legal publications, newsletters, articles, and thought leadership initiatives. • Participate in seminars, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support the preparation of proposals, pitches, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups on multi-disciplinary transactions.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities:

• Maintain organized records of client files and transaction documents.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and reporting obligations.
• Comply with the firm’s internal processes, professional standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice within reputable law firms.
• Exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory advisory, corporate governance, and contract drafting is required.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, energy/telecommunications/compliance practice areas is an added advantage.
• Strong contract drafting and review skills.
• Good understanding of Nigerian corporate and commercial laws.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate governance principles.
• Basic understanding of transactional processes and legal due diligence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a dynamic legal environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): 

• Technical & Transactional Performance
• Quality and accuracy of legal drafting and advisory work.
• Timeliness of completion of assigned transactions and tasks.
• Ability to identify legal and commercial risks effectively.
• Quality of due diligence reviews and transaction support.
• Client Service Delivery
• Responsiveness to client requests and inquiries.
• Professionalism in client interactions and meetings.
• Contribution to client satisfaction and retention. Productivity & Efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple transactions effectively.
• Compliance with deadlines and internal processes.
• Proper documentation and organization of client files and transaction records. Practice Development
• Contribution to proposals, pitches, and business development initiatives.
• Participation in legal publications, knowledge-sharing, and professional development activities.
• Contribution to departmental and firm-wide initiatives. Team Contribution
• Effective collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Positive contribution to team objectives and work culture.
• Reliability and accountability in assigned responsibilities.