Job Title: Legal Associate
Job Level: Associate
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Associate with strong litigation and commercial law experience. The ideal candidate will provide sound legal advice, represent clients in court, draft and review agreements, and support business development efforts while upholding the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Draft and file court processes, develop case strategies, liaise with witnesses, and manage cases through to resolution.
Contracts & Transactions: Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of agreements (service, joint venture, financing, lease, construction, NDA, etc.).
Advisory Services: Provide legal opinions, conduct due diligence, and advise on corporate governance, shareholder matters, and regulatory compliance.
Debt Recovery: Develop and execute strategies for tracing, negotiating, and recovering debts.
Legal Research & Compliance: Monitor and interpret new laws/regulations, ensuring timely and commercially relevant advice to clients.
Client & Business Development: Build strong client relationships, identify opportunities for growth, and represent the firm at meetings and networking events.
Professional Standards
Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all dealings.
Demonstrate dependability, attention to detail, and ethical conduct.
Comply with firm policies, professional standards, and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Requirements
LL.B, B.L. (additional qualifications are an advantage).
3–5 years post-call experience in litigation and commercial practice.
Strong legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
High professional integrity and ability to work under pressure.
Qualified and interested candidates should send CV to [email protected] indicating the subject.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦400,000.00 - ₦420,000.00 per month
