Corporate Lawyer at Future Moves Recruitment Agency Limited (FMR Agency)

Future Moves Recruitment Agency is a licensed full-pledged Human Resource Firm with extensive expertise and experience in human capital development and staffing. Your preferred End to End HR partner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Hybrid

Job Summary

• FMR Agency is seeking a highly skilled Corporate & Finance Lawyer with expertise in corporate commercial law and financial transactions.
• The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and financial transactions, ensuring that all business operations align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate commercial law, including business structuring, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and contract negotiations.
• Provide legal guidance on financial transactions, including banking, capital markets, structured finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, investment contracts, and financing documents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and financial regulations, advising on risk management and best practices.
• Represent clients in negotiations and liaise with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct legal due diligence for corporate transactions and financial arrangements.
• Stay updated on corporate and financial regulations, ensuring businesses remain compliant with local and international laws.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
• Licensed to practice law in [Jurisdiction].
• Experience: post 2-3 years call to bar
• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate commercial law and financial transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, securities law, and financial regulations.
• Experience in M&A, venture capital, banking, and investment law is an asset.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of financial structures and corporate strategies.
• Ability to provide practical legal solutions to complex financial and corporate matters.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with financial institutions, private equity firms, or multinational corporations.
• Knowledge of cross-border financial transactions and international corporate laws.

Salary
N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.