Senior Associate, Legal
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Job summary
<p>Bridgemead HR provides customized HR solutions to optimize workforce productivity and profitability. Our expert trainers design bespoke training programs, innovative HR strategies, and efficient payroll systems tailored to each client’s unique needs.</p> <p>The position holder will provide senior-level legal advisory, transaction, and litigation support while contributing to business development and firm growth. The role combinesbcorporate/commercial legal expertise, case and transaction management, and team leadership.</p>
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
8 years
Working Hours:
Full Time
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Managing Partner on legal matters and firm activities
- Conduct advanced legal research and prepare opinions and advisory notes
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents
- Handle corporate transactions, restructurings, M&A, and regulatory filings
- Manage assigned cases, pleadings, motions, and legal processes
- Represent clients in court, tribunals, and ADR proceedings
- Support company secretarial and corporate governance functions
- Engage clients and manage relationships professionally
- Contribute to client acquisition and cross-selling initiatives
- Mentor junior lawyers and review legal work output
- Support nominee training programs and structured legal capacity building
Requirements:
- LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)
- LL.M (Corporate/Commercial/Business Law preferred)
- 8–10 years post-qualification experience
- Must have knowledge of the Capital Market.
- Strong background in corporate transactions, governance, and compliance
- Experience mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business growth
- Relevant certifications in governance, compliance, or project management are an advantage
- Experience in Accounting or having worked with a Finance firm is a strong advantage.
- Technical Skills: Corporate & commercial law, legal drafting, M&A, compliance, litigation/ADR, company secretarial practice, transaction structuring, legal research, case management, legal tech tools.
- Behavioral Skills: Leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, client focus, sound judgment under pressure.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Quality and timeliness of legal opinions and documentation
- Effective case and transaction delivery
- Client satisfaction and responsiveness
- Business development contribution
- Governance and compliance accuracy
- Team mentorship and collaboration
Remuneration: NGN 600,000 - 800,000
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