Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & M&A Transaction Support

The Senior Associate will support Partners in leading transactions, managing key aspects of client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the growth, visibility, and operational excellence of the CM&A practice across domestic and cross-border engagements.
Advising clients on capital markets transactions, including IPOs, private placements, rights issues, bond issuances, listings, and public company transactions
Supporting and leading components of M&A transactions (private and public), including deal structuring, legal due diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution.
Drafting, reviewing, and coordinating transaction documentation, regulatory filings, prospectuses, information memoranda, and disclosure statements.
Liaising with and supporting regulatory engagements with bodies such as the SEC, NGX, NASD, CBN and CAC, under Partner supervision.
Ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and commercial relevance of all advice and documentation. Practice Stream Support & Market Awareness
Supporting Partners in the development and implementation of CM&A practice initiatives, including service offerings and sector focus.
Monitoring market trends, deal activity, and regulatory developments relevant to capital markets and M&A.
Contributing to legal opinions, transaction precedents, client updates, and thought leadership materials.

Business Development & Client Engagement:

Supporting business development efforts through client relationship management, pitch preparation, and cross-practice collaboration.
Assisting with the preparation of legal opinions, investment guides, regulatory updates, and client-facing materials.
Participating in client meetings, industry events, and training sessions to enhance the firm’s market profile.

Team Leadership & Capability Building:

Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of Associates and Trainees within the CM&A practice stream.
Providing on-the-job coaching and technical guidance to support team development and consistent service delivery.
Contributing to performance feedback, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Operational Excellence

Managing assigned aspects of matters from initiation to completion, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with internal teams.
Supporting matter budgeting, time recording, and billing processes to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Maintaining high standards of risk management, documentation quality, and compliance with firm policies.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based on the firm’s needs.

Requirements: