Entrepreneurial Legal Associate August 2026 - The Plenipoten

Entrepreneurial Legal Associate

The Plenipotent Company

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Junior Level

Salary

₦151,000 - ₦250,000

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

28 August 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(17 days left)

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Job Description

The Plenipotent Company is recruiting an Entrepreneurial Legal Associate for its Talent Development & Business Incubation Programme. This two-year programme is designed for lawyers who want to build expertise in corporate and commercial law while developing the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish a successful, technology-enabled legal practice.

Participants will receive structured training, hands-on legal experience, business incubation, mentorship, and long-term career support.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Practice

  • Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
  • Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Shareholders' Agreements.
  • Prepare legal opinions and advisory memoranda.
  • Support corporate restructuring and capital-raising transactions.

Property & Real Estate

  • Draft and review real estate documentation, including Deeds of Assignment and Lease Agreements.
  • Conduct property due diligence and verification.
  • Prepare and process perfection documents.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Draft board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documentation.
  • Support regulatory compliance and statutory filings.
  • Assist in developing governance frameworks and internal corporate policies.

Client Advisory & Business Development

  • Interface with clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in client meetings and transaction discussions.
  • Support business development initiatives.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and continuous learning activities.

 

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Requirements

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

  • LL.B and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Strong experience in corporate and commercial legal drafting.
  • Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
  • A genuine interest in entrepreneurship and building a future legal practice.

Salary & Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

  • ₦150,000 monthly salary.
  • Additional earnings from project-based assignments.
  • Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage.
  • Payment of NBA Annual Practising Fees.
  • Payment of NBA Branch Annual Dues.
  • Sponsored Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
  • Continuous professional and entrepreneurial mentorship.
  • Career transition support towards establishing an independent legal practice.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

  • An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • A cover letter explaining why they are interested in the programme and how it aligns with their long-term career aspirations.
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Looking for a Full Time Entrepreneurial Legal Associate position in Lagos? The Plenipotent Company is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on August 28, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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