Legal Associate - Cross River

Legal Associate

Employment Type: Onsite

Location: Calabar, Cross River State

Salary Range: 80,000 - 100,000

Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years

Start Date: Immediately

Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [8:30am - 5:00pm]

About Company

A reputable company with boutique corporate and commercial law firm advising growth-focused businesses, startups, and investors on regulatory compliance, transactions, governance, and market entry. We operate a non-litigation practice with strong emphasis on precision, commercial awareness, and practical legal solutions.

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).

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

• 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

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