Legal Intern
Easy apply
New
Job summary
The Legal Intern will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the Legal Unit. The role is designed for a young legal professional seeking practical experience in corporate legal practice, contract documentation, regulatory compliance, and advisory support within a structured organization.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Internship & Graduate
Experience Length:
No Experience/Less than 1 year
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Legal Documentation & Support:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Support the preparation of legal correspondence and notices.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of legal records.
- Assist in organizing and updating legal databases and records.
Compliance & Regulatory Support:
- Support the monitoring of regulatory compliance requirements.
- Assist in ensuring company activities align with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct basic legal research on relevant statutory and regulatory matters.
Contract Administration:
- Assist in reviewing contracts and identifying key legal clauses.
- Support tracking of contract execution, renewals, and expirations.
- Maintain contract registers and documentation logs.
Legal Research & Advisory Support:
- Conduct legal research on assigned topics and provide summarized findings.
- Support the legal team in preparing advisory notes and reports.
- Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments
Administrative Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the Legal Unit.
- Assist in coordinating meetings, documentation, and legal correspondence.
- Support internal stakeholders with basic legal guidance under supervision.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).
- Completion of Law School (Call to Bar is an advantage, but not mandatory).
- Post-graduation experience (internship, NYSC, or legal assistant experience acceptable).
- Exposure to corporate law, compliance, or contract management is an advantage.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good understanding of basic contract law principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and adapt
Key Performance Indicators:
- Accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation support
- Quality of legal research and summaries provided
- Effective maintenance of contract and legal records
- Compliance with assigned tasks and deadlines
- Responsiveness and support for legal team operations
- Demonstrated learning and improvement over time
Important safety tips
- Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team.
- If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below.
