About this role
An associate role at Shepherds Legal Practitioners in Abuja. The firm provides legal services across corporate, commercial and regulatory matters under Nigerian law. The position involves drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on governance and compliance, supporting transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, and representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution. It also covers legal research, due diligence, client liaison, matter management, and business development while upholding professional ethics and confidentiality.
What you would do
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial and business matters under Nigerian law.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal opinions and corporate documents.
- Advise on CAMA compliance, corporate governance and company-secretarial matters.
- Advise clients on regulatory requirements and file statutory documents with authorities.
- Represent clients in court, prepare court processes, conduct legal research and handle dispute proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and due diligence, prepare reports and identify legal risks.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and other commercial transactions.
- Attend to client instructions, provide legal updates and maintain client relationships.
- Manage assigned matters, meet deadlines, maintain client records and support business development.
- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
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