Legal Intern at a Leading Environmental and Waste Management Organization - Estrada International Staffing Solution

Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS) - Our client is a leading organization operating within the environmental and waste management sector. They are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions that support public health, environmental protection, and national development.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Intern

Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• The organization operates within a structured, corporate environment and offers opportunities for young legal professionals to gain hands-on exposure to commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters.
• The Legal Intern will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the Legal Unit. The role is designed for a young legal professional seeking practical experience in corporate legal practice, contract documentation, regulatory compliance, and advisory support within a structured organization.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while supporting legal processes and documentation across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Documentation & Support:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Support the preparation of legal correspondence and notices.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of legal records.
• Assist in organizing and updating legal databases and records.

Compliance & Regulatory Support:

• Support the monitoring of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist in ensuring company activities align with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct basic legal research on relevant statutory and regulatory matters.

Contract Administration:

• Assist in reviewing contracts and identifying key legal clauses.
• Support tracking of contract execution, renewals, and expirations.
• Maintain contract registers and documentation logs.

Legal Research & Advisory Support:

• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and provide summarized findings.
• Support the legal team in preparing advisory notes and reports.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Unit.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, documentation, and legal correspondence.
• Support internal stakeholders with basic legal guidance under supervision.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation support
• Quality of legal research and summaries provided
• Effective maintenance of contract and legal records
• Compliance with assigned tasks and deadlines
• Responsiveness and support to legal team operations
• Demonstrated learning and improvement over time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).
• Completion of Law School (Call to Bar is an advantage but not mandatory).

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year post-graduation experience (internship, NYSC, or legal assistant experience acceptable).
• Exposure to corporate law, compliance, or contract management is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of basic contract law principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Personal Attributes:

• Eager to learn and grow in corporate legal practice
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a structured, team-oriented environment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Salary
N100,000 Monthly (Salary review upwards after 6 months & retention)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: eiss.outsourcing@estradaintl.com using "Legal Intern" as the subject of the email.