Legal Associate

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on corporate, commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, agreements, corporate documents, and legal opinions.
• Conduct legal research, due diligence, and risk assessments in support of transactions and client advisory work.
• Manage corporate and commercial transactions from inception to completion.
• Provide practical advice on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks.
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, counterparties, advisers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Manage statutory filings and corporate regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the execution and implementation of agreements and transaction documents.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and client files.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently and meet agreed deadlines.
• Keep abreast of relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Managing Partner, including functions incidental to the role.

Requirements:

• LL.B. from a recognised university
• Called to the Nigerian Bar and in good standing.
• Additional relevant qualifications or certifications are an advantage.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial practice.
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, corporate advisory, transactions, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong corporate and commercial legal knowledge.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
  
• Sound commercial judgment and ability to identify legal and commercial risks.
  
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
  
• Demonstrate attention to detail by ensuring that your application letter includes the phrase “commercially focused” in the final paragraph.
  
• Close attention to detail, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.