Legal Associate (LA0126)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Legal Associate, 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.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: N80,000 - N100,000 per month.
• 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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: applyresurgir@gmail.com using “Legal Associate - Cross River ” 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.