Legal Counsel (In-House) September 2026 - Open Access Consul

Legal Counsel (In-House)

Open Access Consulting Limited

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Anambra, Nigeria

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

NGN 300,000 - 500,000

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Application Deadline

30 September 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(12 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

Provides day-to-day legal support to the Legal Department, assisting with contract review, legal research, document preparation, and compliance monitoring. The role supports the smooth operation of legal processes across the holding company’s diverse business arms, while developing core in-house legal skills.

Assist in drafting, reviewing and proofreading contracts and legal documents.

  • Conduct legal research on commercial, regulatory, finance, real estate and technology matters.
  • Support preparation of Board and Committee packs, resolutions and meeting documentation.
  • Maintain legal templates, registers, contract databases, and compliance trackers.
  • Support monitoring business operations for legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare legal memos, opinions, position papers, and case notes.
  • Review policies and business documents for legal compliance.
  • Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and flag relevant risks.
  • Maintain litigation records and assist with dispute and pre-litigation matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel on court filings, hearings and legal documentation.
  • Assist with statutory registers and corporate secretarial records.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LL.B. and from a recognised university and called to the Nigerian Bar. (BL) with 2 – 4 years’ post-call experience, preferably in a law firm or financial institution.
  • Experience in contract drafting / review, legal research and regulatory compliance.
  • Basic exposure to litigation/dispute management and corporate governance/company secretarial matters.
  • Strong legal drafting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with good attention to detail and confidentiality.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Counsel (In-House) position in Anambra, Nigeria? Open Access Consulting Limited is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on September 30, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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