Legal Associate

Legal Associate
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)
Location: Calabar, Cross River State
Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 
Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Start Date:Immediate

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.

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