Junior Legal Associate

Job Title: Junior Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law)

· Employment Type: Onsite

· Location: Ndidem Usang Iso Road, Opposite Glo Office, Big Qua Town, Calabar,

Cross River State, Nigeria.

· Salary Range: 100,000

· Experience Level: Minimum of 2 - 3 years

· Start Date: Immediately

· Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [No weekends] - [8:30am - 5:00pm]

About Company

We are a full service law firm situated in Calabar, Nigeria. We specialize in providing legal

support services to entrepreneurs, creating estate plans for families, and providing dispute

resolution services to individuals and corporate organisations." A specialized corporate and

commercial law firm in Nigeria, primarily focused on helping entrepreneurs, startups, and

corporate organizations establish and grow their businesses. A 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 2-3 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

● The successful candidate will be responsible for:

● Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal

documentation.

● Conducting legal research, 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)

Requirements (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

● Must be called to the Nigerian Bar

● Minimum of 2-3 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

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

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

Pay: ₦100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person