• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Associate - Legal



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Role Objective

• Provide senior-level legal advisory, transaction, and litigation support while contributing to business development and firm growth.


• The role combines corporate/commercial legal expertise, case and transaction management, and team leadership.

Key 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

KPIs

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)


• LL.M (Corporate/Commercial/Business Law preferred)


• 8–10 years post-qualification experience


• 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 have worked with a Finance firm is a strong advantage.

Core Skills:

• Technical: Corporate & commercial law, legal drafting, M&A, compliance, litigation/ADR, company secretarial practice, transaction structuring, legal research, case management, legal tech tools.


• Behavioral: Leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, client focus, sound judgment under pressure.