Summary: Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [No weekends] - [8:30am - 5:00pm].

Job Details

  • Deadline: Not specified
  • Company: MyJobMag Nigeria
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Salary Range: 150,000

Start Date: Immediately

Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [No weekends] - [8:30am - 5:00pm].

Role Overview

We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 3 years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice. This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
  • Conducting legal research, preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.
  • Handling corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.
  • Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
  • Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.
  • Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.
  • Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required)

Requirements

  • Must be called to the Nigerian Bar
  • Minimum of 3 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
  • Clear interest in non-litigation corporate legal work
  • High level of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in the use of a laptop and standard legal/business software
  • Must reside in Abuja

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.com

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