Executive Assistant - Legal

About this role

Domeo Resources International (DRI) seeks an organised and discreet Executive Assistant with legal support responsibilities to assist senior management and the legal department in Abuja. The role covers administrative duties, calendar and meeting coordination, confidential legal records, and monitoring deadlines to support both executive and legal functions. The candidate should have strong communication, research, and time-management skills and be capable of handling sensitive information in a fast-paced corporate setting. The employer provides HR and management consultancy services with a focus on excellence and innovation.

What you would do

• Manage the executive's calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action points
• Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with clients, legal advisers, and stakeholders
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other executive documents
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organising legal documents and contracts under supervision
• Maintain filing for legal documents, case files, contracts, and corporate records
• Monitor court dates, deadlines, and contract renewals; track legal timelines
• Conduct preliminary legal research and gather information for the legal team
• Liaise with external solicitors, courts, and regulatory bodies when authorised

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) preferred
• Admission to Nigerian Bar (BL) advantageous for substantive legal support roles
• Other relevant degrees may be considered for mainly administrative roles
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in executive assistance or legal administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with legal documents, records management, and compliance processes
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and time-management abilities
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision

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