Associate - Corporate & Commercial Law (Hybrid)

About this role

A Lagos-based corporate and commercial law firm is hiring an Associate for a hybrid role (four days in-office, one day remote). The firm seeks an experienced lawyer with strong transactional background, including fintech, data protection, and mergers and acquisitions, who can draft and review complex documents, advise on governance and regulatory matters, and support clients across corporate matters. The role involves due diligence, contract negotiations, legal research, and maintaining client relationships. The candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially minded, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The employer is a female-led law firm offering hybrid work in Lagos.

What you would do

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other transactional documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, investments, and business opportunities.
• Provide advisory services on corporate governance, M&A, fintech, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify legal risks and suggest practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare articles, reports, and thought-leadership content.
• Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues to deliver legal services.
• Stay updated on developments in corporate law, technology, financial services and regulatory frameworks.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting and review, and legal due diligence.
• Exposure to fintech, data protection, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory advisory.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and evolving business landscape.

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