Corporate Lawyer (SME Advisor) at a Registered Educational Consultancy - Biz Afric Solutions

Biz Afric Solutions - Our client is a registered educational consultancy in Nigeria dedicated to guiding students on their international academic journey. They also offer all-purpose event management and travel services.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (SME Advisor)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A commercially minded Corporate Lawyer with a passion for empowering SMEs. 
• The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal support to structure the business effectively, reduce legal and operational risks, enhance productivity, and boost sales through sound legal frameworks. 
• You will be a key advisor in shaping policies, contracts, and deals that drive sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review formation documents (e.g., partnership deeds, articles of association, shareholder agreements).
• Ensure legal registration and compliance with all statutory bodies.
• Advise on the optimal legal structure for the business based on growth goals and liabilities.
• Draft and implement employment contracts, staff policies, and service agreements.
• Review internal operations to eliminate legal bottlenecks and improve workflow.
• Guide compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and operational policies that enhance efficiency.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, contractors, and partners.
• Create legally sound templates that support day-to-day operations.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with sales and delivery timelines.
• Structure and review client agreements, reseller/distributor contracts, and partnership deals.
• Ensure legal protection for sales incentives, commission structures, and promotional campaigns.
• Handle intellectual property protection (trademarks, copyrights) that support branding and market expansion.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, advertising standards, and industry-specific regulations.
• Handle or advise on dispute resolution when necessary.
• Prepare the company for funding by structuring shareholding, cap tables, and due diligence documentation.
• Draft and review investor agreements, term sheets, and convertible loan notes.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate law, preferably working with SMEs or startups.
• LL.B and BL; additional certifications in business or corporate law is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, company law, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work with dynamic, growing businesses.
• Detail-oriented yet commercially pragmatic.
• Confident advising C-suite executives or founders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal workstreams.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interestedand qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online