Legal Associate at a Reputable Law Firm

A reputable law firm is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Partner/ Senior Partner

Job Brief

• The Associate is a key member of the firm’s legal practice team, responsible for delivering high quality legal services across advisory, transactional, and litigation mandates.
• This role involves conducting in-depth legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing client matters, and supporting senior lawyers in complex cases and transactions.
• The Associate serves as a legal solutions provider, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness in all client dealings.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Advisory
• Document Drafting & Review
• Case & Transaction Management
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Corporate & Commercial Law Practice
• Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management
• Knowledge Management & Training

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Call to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 4 years post-call experience in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in litigation, maritime law, corporate/commercial law, or regulatory advisory (depending on firm’s practice focus).
• Continuous professional development (CPD) participation and evidence of relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ideal candidate should preferably live within the Lekki axis.

Skill sets:

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal research platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Law Pavilion).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Client service-oriented with proven ability to build trust and maintain relationships.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to: ars.jobs@ymail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. 

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.