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Executive Assistant (Legal)
About this role
The role is for an Executive Assistant (Legal) to support the Managing Director at NIGALEX in Lagos. The successful candidate will manage the MD’s calendar, arrange travel and meetings, and handle follow-ups. They will draft and review legal documents, conduct legal research, prepare reports and presentations, and maintain confidential corporate records. The job involves coordinating communication between the MD, senior management, clients, vendors, regulators and external legal advisers, and providing legal and administrative support for strategic initiatives. Applicants should have a law degree and call to the Bar, with several years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong drafting, communication, and organisational skills.
What you would do
- Manage the Managing Director's calendar, schedules, meetings and travel arrangements
- Draft, review and manage contracts, agreements and other corporate documents
- Conduct legal research and support regulatory compliance
- Prepare reports, presentations, minutes, memos and management documents
- Coordinate communication between the MD, senior management, clients, vendors, regulators and external advisers
- Provide legal and administrative support to management and assist with strategic initiatives
- Maintain confidential corporate and legal records
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director
What they are asking for
- LL.B and Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualifications
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in legal practice, corporate legal services, or executive support to senior management
- Strong contract drafting, review and documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Strong organisational, coordination and follow-up skills
- High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, ability to work independently
- Male candidates are highly preferred
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