• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Cross River




• City Calabar




• Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  
  

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 2-3 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 (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar


• Minimum of 2-3 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 Calabar, Cross River State


• N.B.: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.