Company Lawyer
A full-time in-house legal role based in Lagos, supporting a business with corporate, commercial and operational activities. The position suits an experienced Nigerian-called lawyer with four to six years post-call experience who enjoys contract work, regulatory compliance and cross-border trade. The organisation operates across areas such as trade, logistics and industrial sectors, so the work covers a broad mix of legal issues. Candidates who are comfortable travelling to operational sites and who communicate and negotiate well will find the role a good match.
What you'll do
- Give legal advice on corporate, commercial, operational and regulatory matters
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements
- Support import/export, customs, shipping and trade compliance
- Manage legal risks, disputes, litigation and regulatory requirements
- Provide legal support across logistics, facilities, employment and corporate governance
- Maintain legal records, policies and compliance documentation
What you need
- LL.B and called to the Nigerian Bar
- Four to six years post-call experience
- Strong experience in corporate law, contracts, regulatory compliance and risk management
- Demonstrated experience in import/export, customs, logistics or cross-border transactions
- Experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure or related industries is preferred
- Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills; willingness to travel to operational locations
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