Responsibilities:

Conduct legal research on diverse practice areas, with a focus on technology law, including data protection, software licensing, e-commerce regulations, and emerging tech compliance.
Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, commercial agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, and technology-related contracts.
Represent clients in court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms , and legal practice regulations.
Provide legal opinions and advisory support to clients in the tech sector, including startups, fintech companies, and digital service providers.
Support due diligence and compliance matters, particularly those involving tech transactions, data privacy assessments, and regulatory filings.
Participate in client management, taking instructions and preparing case summaries or transaction updates.
Perform any other legal or administrative tasks assigned during the service year.

Responsibilities:

Must be formally called to the Nigerian Bar before commencement of the NYSC program.
Eligible for or currently deploying for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and able to serve at Scotts Legal as a corps member.
Must be formally called to the Nigerian Bar before commencement of the NYSC program.
LL.B from a recognized university, BL from the Nigerian Law School.
Demonstrated interest in technology law through coursework, internships, personal projects, writing samples, or certifications.
At least a short internship, volunteer role, or academic exposure involving tech-related legal work.
Comfortable using legal research databases, document management systems, and collaboration tools.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Basic understanding of Nigerian technology law landscape (e.g., NITDA Act, Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, CBN fintech guidelines).
Ability to draft clear, concise, and commercially practical legal documents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Willingness to work beyond regular hours when required for court appearances or client needs.