Legal Administrator

Job Mode: On-Site

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Reporting to: Executive Committee

Role Overview: The Legal Administrator will provide strategic administrative and legal governance support to a Legal Association. The role requires a seasoned legal practitioner with strong organizational leadership, policy implementation expertise, and the ability to coordinate high-level engagements while ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. The successful candidate will serve as a central operational link between the Executive Committee, members, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to the Executive Committee.
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents, policies, circulars, reports, and official correspondence.
• Prepare meeting agendas, board papers, and accurate minutes; track implementation of resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Association’s constitution, bylaws, and applicable Nigerian laws and professional regulations.
• Oversee daily operations of the Secretariat and ensure efficient office procedures and records management systems.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies and administrative controls.
• Coordinate and manage conferences, seminars, workshops, and other professional events from planning to execution.
• Prepare and monitor the Association’s administrative budget; track income, expenditures, and membership dues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential member records and databases.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including regulators, sponsors, partners, service providers, and members.
• Provide periodic operational and governance reports to the Executive Committee.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and ensure proper handling of sensitive and privileged information.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years post-call to bar
• LLB, BL (LL.M is an added advantage)
• Active membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Demonstrated experience in legal practice, governance, regulatory affairs, or professional association management.
• Strong legal drafting, documentation, and policy development skills.
• Proven experience supporting boards, committees, or executive leadership.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance frameworks in Nigeria.
• Experience in budget preparation, financial monitoring, and operational oversight.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital record management systems.

Salary: N400,000 – N500,000 (net monthly)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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