Legal Associate
Location: Cross River
Start Date: Immediately
Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Job Summary
- We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of two (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
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
- Conducting legal research and 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).
Requirement & Qualifications
- Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of 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.
Salary
N80,000 - N100,000 per month.
What We Offer:
- Exposure to high-value corporate and commercial legal work.
- A structured environment for professional growth and skill development.
- Mentorship within a focused and evolving corporate law practice.
- Opportunity to grow with the firm long-term.
Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: applyresurgir@gmail.com using “Legal Associate” as the subject of the mail.
Note: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.