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Corporate Commercial Associate
About this role
The Law Crest LLP is a Nigerian law firm offering legal, consulting and advisory services in energy matters and related commercial contracts. It seeks a Corporate Commercial Associate to join its Victoria Island office, focusing on commercial transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters, including data protection and privacy compliance. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial and corporate documents, coordinating regulatory filings, and providing advisory services across practice areas with independent engagement management. The candidate should be a commercially minded lawyer with strong drafting skills and the ability to manage client engagements. Experience in corporate commercial practice, regulatory advisory and data protection is preferred.
What you would do
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and corporate governance documents
- Coordinate regulatory licensing applications, trademark registrations and statutory filings
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda and reports on commercial, corporate, employment and regulatory matters
- Draft and review privacy notices, data processing agreements and other privacy governance documents
- Advise on cross-border data transfers, regulatory reporting, data breaches and incident response
- Develop and implement data protection and privacy compliance frameworks
- Perform data protection compliance assessments and impact assessments
- Provide legal guidance on NDPA 2023 and related regulatory frameworks
- Maintain matter documentation, monitor deadlines and provide updates on engagements
- Independently manage assigned client matters ensuring timely delivery and high-quality service
What they are asking for
- LL.B and B.L with minimum 2:1 in both university and law school
- 4–6 years post-call experience in corporate commercial practice
- Experience in company secretarial, regulatory advisory and data protection matters preferred
- Excellent time management, attention to detail and project management
- Strong legal drafting, research, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- High integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct
- Strong client management and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to translate legal requirements into practical business advice
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