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



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Cross River




• City Calabar




• Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  
  

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 1-2 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 1-2 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.