Corporate / Commercial Associate
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially aware, and detail-oriented Corporate/Commercial Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial Practice.
- The successful candidate will support the firm in providing legal advisory and transactional services to corporate clients across various sectors.
- The role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, conducting legal due diligence, supporting corporate transactions, advising on regulatory compliance matters, and assisting clients with day-to-day corporate legal needs.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Commercial Advisory:
- Provide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions.
- Advise clients on business structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters.
- Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance requirements where applicable.
- Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.
Drafting & Documentation:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents including:
- Service agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Employment-related agreements
- Vendor and procurement agreements
- Partnership agreements.
Transaction Support:
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and due diligence exercises.
- Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.
- Support transaction closings, filings, and regulatory submissions.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firm’s practice areas.
- Assist clients with regulatory filings, permits, approvals, and compliance obligations.
- Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.
Client Relationship Management:
- Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.
- Attend client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.
- Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- 3-7 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice within reputable law firms.
- Exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory advisory, corporate governance, and contract drafting is required.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online