Associate Attorney / Counsel (Remote) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Attorney / Counsel

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, corporate documents, and M&A transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business structuring matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for M&A transactions, both locally and internationally.
• Support cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with Nigerian and international corporate laws.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and relevant stakeholders to facilitate corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on business transactions and corporate structures.
• Stay up to date with evolving laws and regulations affecting corporate transactions and M&A in Nigeria and internationally.

Requirements

• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized institution; additional legal qualifications (e.g., LL.M. or relevant certifications) are a plus.
• Called to the Nigerian Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in corporate law, contract law, and Mergers &Acquisition transactions in a reputable law firm.
• Experience handling international M&A transactions is a strong advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.