Legal Associate

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.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to applyresurgir@gmail.com with “Legal Associate” as the subject line.