Entrepreneurial Legal Associate

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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 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

Work Environment:

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 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: NGN150,000 monthly salary

Benefits:

• Additional earnings through project-based assignments
• 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