Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law) at an Undisclosed Company via Resurgir Consulting – Calabar

A boutique corporate and commercial law firm in Calabar is recruiting a Legal Associate to support its non-litigation advisory, transactions and compliance practice.

Start date: Immediately. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal agreements.
• Research Nigerian laws and regulations and draft legal opinions, advisory documents and memoranda.
• Handle company filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission and relevant regulators.
• Assist with corporate governance, company secretarial duties, compliance and transaction due diligence.
• Attend client meetings, prepare briefs and maintain clear records and minutes.
• Support knowledge management and legal research content when required.

Requirements

• Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar; this position is not open to interns, uncalled law graduates, administrative staff or non-lawyers.
• Minimum two to three years’ post-call experience in corporate or commercial legal work.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analysis, accuracy and professional judgement.
• Interest in non-litigation commercial advice and confidence working independently with appropriate software.
• Must reside in Calabar; weekday on-site schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

What the role offers

The firm offers exposure to corporate and commercial legal matters, mentoring and opportunities for professional development.