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CorporateCommercial Associate
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4-5years
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Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated commercially aware and detail-oriented Corporate/Commercial Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial Practice. The successful candidate will support the firm in providing legal advisory and transactional services to corporate clients across various sectors. The role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements conducting legal due diligence supporting corporate transactions advising on regulatory compliance matters and assisting clients with day-to-day corporate legal needs.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
- Provide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions.
- Advise clients on business structuring corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
- Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance requirements where applicable.
- Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.
Drafting & Documentation
Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents including:
Service agreements
Joint venture agreements
Shareholders agreements
Non-disclosure agreements
Employment-related agreements
Vendor and procurement agreements
Partnership agreements
Transaction Support
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions corporate restructuring investment transactions and due diligence exercises.
- Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.
- Support transaction closings filings and regulatory submissions.
Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firms practice areas.
- Assist clients with regulatory filings permits approvals and compliance obligations.
- Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.
Client Relationship Management
- Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.
- Attend client meetings negotiations and strategy sessions where required.
- Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of 3-7 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice within reputable law firms.
- Exposure to commercial transactions regulatory advisory corporate governance and contract drafting is required.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions finance
