Executive Associate - Commercial Practice

Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Employment type
Contract
Last seen
Oct 14, 2026

About the role

Our client; a 21st century law firm dedicated to providing bespoke and cutting-edge legal services in Nigeria, currently has an opening for an executive associate - commercial practice. Job Responsibilities: Draft and modify the contract. Represent clients in court. Compromise on behalf of the client. Examine and monitor commercial mergers. Assist clients through the legal procedure. Advise customers on legal ramifications and the legal process. Write Commercial report and edit Assist client and legal counsel while dealing with commercial transactions. Look for any gaps in company documentation and employee agreements. Investigate the legal implications of innovative products and services. Negotiate deals on behalf of the company. Ensure compliance with legal requirements, and advise management on regulatory and compliance issues. Requirements: Candidate should have a significant knowledge of Commercial Law practice, Including, But Not Limited To Company Law Corporate governance and compliance practice Legal review and drafting General contract law Company Secretarial Corporate Restructuring generally Property Acquisition Commercial Real Estate Development Employment law and practice Mergers and Acquisitions practice Business sale and arrangement. Strategic Alliance and Joint Venture Real Estate law and practice Taxation law