Junior Legal Assistant at Respected Solutions and Investment Limited

Respected Solutions and Investment Limited is a government approved short term loan and pawn shop in Lagos that is committed to giving fast, safe, and convenient loans against luxury items. We have years of experience and a reputation for transparency, dependability, and professionalism. We give fair market values and flexible repayment terms for an instant cash loan or a gold loan, watch loan, or jewelry loan. Our professional team guarantees that your property is treated with care and safely stored until you repay your loan in full. If you're looking for pawn shops close to you, we are your trusted partner, dedicated to helping you realize the cash value of your property without selling it.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Legal Assistant

Location: Ikota - Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• The Junior Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative, operational, and research support to our legal department. You will play a vital role in keeping our legal operations structured, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, and assisting with regulatory compliance and document drafting.
• We value a workspace built on transparency, adherence to protocol, and clear communication.
• This role offers an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to build a solid career in corporate and commercial law.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Management & Drafting: Prepare, format, and review basic legal documents, contracts, internal memos, and correspondence. Ensure all templates and legal agreements are organized and up to date.
• Legal Research: Conduct preliminary research on relevant Nigerian labor laws, regulatory standards, corporate compliance, and specific legal inquiries as directed by senior counsel.
• Regulatory Compliance Support: Assist in tracking compliance deadlines, preparing statutory filings, and maintaining documentation for various regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, FIRS, LIRS).
• Administrative Excellence: Organize and maintain physical and digital legal files, manage the legal department's calendar, track contract renewal dates, and coordinate meetings.
• Liaison & Communication: Act as a professional point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders regarding legal administrative matters, maintaining an official, diplomatic tone.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: LL.B degree from a recognized university. (Completion of the Nigerian Law School and B.L. is an added advantage, but passionate recent graduates or those awaiting NYSC deployment are welcome to apply).
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience in a law firm or a corporate legal department.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (an ability to communicate firmly yet diplomatically).
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools.
• Traits: A strong work ethic, high integrity, a willingness to learn, and strict adherence to organizational decorum and confidentiality.

 Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV and a brief Cover Letter explaining why they are a great fit for this role to: talent@respectedsolutions.co using "Junior Legal Assistant Application" as the subject of the email.