Legal Associate at Resurgir Consulting

Resurgir Consulting - Our client, a reputable company with a boutique corporate and commercial law firm advising growth-focused businesses, startups, and investors on regulatory compliance, transactions, governance, and market entry. We operate a non-litigation practice with a strong emphasis on precision, commercial awareness, and practical legal solutions.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Cross River, Calabar
Start Date: Immediately
Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [8:30am - 5:00pm]

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of two (2) years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice.
• This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation
• Conduct legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda
• Handle corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies
• Assist with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters
• Participate in client meetings, prepare briefs, and take accurate minutes
• Support due diligence exercises and transaction documentation
• Contribute to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar
• Minimum of 2 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice
• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
• Clear interest in non-litigation corporate legal work
• High level of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of a laptop and standard legal/business software
• Must reside in Calabar, Cross River State.

What We Offer

• Salary: N80,000 - N100,000 per month. 
• Exposure to high-value corporate and commercial legal work
• A structured environment for professional growth and skill development
• Mentorship within a focused and evolving corporate law practice
• Opportunity to grow with the firm long-term

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: applyresurgir@gmail.com using the job title as the subject.

Note: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.