Legal Counsel (Lawyer) September 2026 - TG Marchnata (TGM Ed

Legal Counsel (Lawyer)

TG Marchnata (TGM Education)

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Experience

Junior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Application Deadline

2 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(6 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with partner universities, vendors, service providers, event venues, and other stakeholders, making sure TGM's interests are protected at every stage.
  • Keep the company compliant with relevant Nigerian laws and regulations, including CAMA 2020, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, consumer protection and advertising rules, and applicable requirements in Ghana and Uganda.
  • Advise on the handling of student and client data across our CRM, chatbots, apps, and internal platforms. Draft privacy policies, terms of use, and data processing agreements.
  • Manage corporate secretarial matters, including CAC filings, statutory records, board resolutions, and business registrations.
  • Support HR with employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary processes, and staff-related legal issues.
  • Review marketing materials, campaigns, and public communications for legal risk. Manage trademarks and intellectual property.
  • Handle client complaints with legal implications, manage disputes, and coordinate with external counsel when needed.
  • Give clear, practical legal guidance to management and staff, and train teams on compliance best practices.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LL.B Degree and called to the Nigerian Bar (B.L.)
  • 2–3 years of post-call experience, preferably in corporate/commercial practice, an in-house legal role, or a law firm with a commercial focus
  • Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Nigerian corporate, employment, and data protection law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues in plain language
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage several priorities at once
  • Willingness to work fully onsite at our Lagos office

 

Nice to have:

  • Experience in education, international partnerships, technology, or cross-border transactions;
  • Familiarity with UK or Canadian contracting practices;
  • NDPC data protection certification.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Legal Counsel (Lawyer) position in Lagos, Nigeria? TG Marchnata (TGM Education) is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on October 2, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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