Legal Associate - Calabar July 2026 - Resurgir Hiring Cross

Legal Associate - Calabar

Resurgir

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Cross River

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

Less than ₦150,000

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

25 March 2026, 9:44 PM WAT (Expired)

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+2348146380614

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Job Description

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Start Date: Immediate

 

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)


 

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Requirements

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: N80,000 - N100,000 monthly.
  • 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
20th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: applyresurgir@gmail.com using “Legal/Compliance Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note

  • This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


 

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