Team Lead at ASA Talent & Succession Management

ASA Talent & Succession Management - We are a Talent-Succession firm that provides the right talent solutions: Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, Development, Success Profiling, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• This role will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing commercial contract matters within the due diligence unit of the Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CM&A) Practice Area.
• Your expertise will be critical in supporting our clients throughout the merger and acquisition process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and mitigating risks associated with commercial contracts.
• This position requires exceptional legal acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Due Diligence Management: Lead and manage due diligence processes related to commercial contracts/transactions, ensuring thorough review, analysis, and drafting of contractual agreements and associated documents.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations, as well as international legal standards, by conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Also, guide Clients on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice and recommendations on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions including private equity, franchising,mergers, and acquisitions, amongst others to clients on commercial contract matters, highlighting potential risks and opportunities to support their business objectives.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sale and purchase agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and service agreements, to protect the interests of our clients.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other practice areas and departments within the firm to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients and support cross-functional initiatives.
• JEE Abuja Office: Liaise with JEE Abuja General Support Services concerning all client matters in process based in Abuja.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by offering proactive legal guidance, fostering trust, and providing exceptional client service as well as protecting the Clients against legal risks and violations.
• Provision of proper and regular updates to Clients.
• Prompt response to clients' emails as well as responding to general inquiries.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise junior associates, provide mentorship and guidance, and contribute to their professional development within the firm.
• Legal Research and Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated on legal developments, trends, and best practices in commercial contract law, and share knowledge with colleagues through training sessions and workshops.
• Business Development: Assist in business development activities, including participating in client pitches, networking events, and industry conferences.
• Ensure invoices are promptly prepared and forwarded to clients.
• Reports Preparation: Preparation of reports within the agreed timelines to the Head, CM&A, HOD, Partners, and Managing Partner on the progress of matters and general performance of the legal team.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2:1 from an accredited University and the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial contract law, with a focus on due diligence practices; experience in a reputable law firm is highly desirable.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Company secretarial experience will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hireright@talentsuccession.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.