21 Legal Professionals jobs in Nigeria
Legal Representative
Lagos, Lagos
Deborah Ayeko
Posted today
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The Legal Representative at Cokoon is responsible for providing legal guidance and support across all areas of the company’s operations, with a focus on contracts, intellectual property, compliance, and talent-related matters. This role ensures that all business activities are legally sound and that the company and its talents are protected in all dealings.
br>Success in this position means timely contract drafting/review, proactive risk management, and ensuring Cokoon's legal frameworks support its mission to build sustainable careers and creative businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including artist agreements, service retainers, NDAs, licensing deals, partnership MOUs, and vendor contracts
Advise on legal matters affecting talent management, content distribution, brand partnerships, and intellectual property
Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and international standards relevant to the music and creative industry
Support the resolution of disputes or potential legal issues involving artists, partners, or vendors
Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary on complex or high-stakes matters
Maintain an organized repository of all executed agreements and legal documents
Develop and update contract templates and internal legal policies
Monitor contract renewals, expirations, and obligations
Provide legal insights during strategic planning, business development, and project launches
Support training of staff and artists on legal rights, obligations, and brand protection
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) and call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L) < r>
2–4 years of experience in entertainment law, media, intellectual property, or corporate law < r>
Strong understanding of contract law, copyright, licensing, and commercial negotiations
Excellent legal writing, communication, and advisory skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple legal processes simultaneously
Familiarity with the Nigerian entertainment landscape and creative ecosystems is an added advantage
br>Success in this position means timely contract drafting/review, proactive risk management, and ensuring Cokoon's legal frameworks support its mission to build sustainable careers and creative businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including artist agreements, service retainers, NDAs, licensing deals, partnership MOUs, and vendor contracts
Advise on legal matters affecting talent management, content distribution, brand partnerships, and intellectual property
Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and international standards relevant to the music and creative industry
Support the resolution of disputes or potential legal issues involving artists, partners, or vendors
Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary on complex or high-stakes matters
Maintain an organized repository of all executed agreements and legal documents
Develop and update contract templates and internal legal policies
Monitor contract renewals, expirations, and obligations
Provide legal insights during strategic planning, business development, and project launches
Support training of staff and artists on legal rights, obligations, and brand protection
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) and call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L) < r>
2–4 years of experience in entertainment law, media, intellectual property, or corporate law < r>
Strong understanding of contract law, copyright, licensing, and commercial negotiations
Excellent legal writing, communication, and advisory skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple legal processes simultaneously
Familiarity with the Nigerian entertainment landscape and creative ecosystems is an added advantage
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Legal Clerk
Niyi Olopade & co.
Posted 4 days ago
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We are seeking a reliable and well-organised Legal Clerk to support our legal team with essential administrative and court-related duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for filing and organising case files, receiving and dispatching correspondence, and handling the filing and service of court processes. This role requires familiarity with court procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
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Legal Assistant
Good Fit
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our legal and administrative operations in a dynamic construction environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with legal documentation, contract management, regulatory compliance, drafting of communication materials and general office administration. This role requires strong organisational skills, discretion and a solid understanding of construction-related legal and administrative processes so as to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office. br>
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, review and format contracts, NDAs, subcontracts and other legal documents. < r>• andle document preparation, data entry, and general office correspondence e.g. memos and reports. < r>• M intain up to date company and project records (e.g., licenses, permits and certifications). < r>• T ack contract deadlines, renewals, insurance and compliance requirements. < r>• S hedule meetings, manage office calendars, and support communication with stakeholders such as clients and vendors as needed. < r>• T ke minutes of meetings and follow up on action points. < r>• D aft letters and other communication materials as will be required. < r>• A sist in preparing and formatting tender packages, invoices, and internal reports. < r>• M nage digital filing systems, coordinate logistics, and track administrative tasks. < r>• S pport remote collaboration between office-based and field staff. < r>• A sist the General Manager with document management and compliance. < r>
Qualifications & Requirements:
• B chelor’s degree in Law (Preferably a fresh graduate or NYSC member).
• P oficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems. < r>• H gh attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. < r>• A ility to handle confidential information with integrity. < r>
Remuneration: N100,000
Application Deadline: Wednesday 13th August 2025
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our legal and administrative operations in a dynamic construction environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with legal documentation, contract management, regulatory compliance, drafting of communication materials and general office administration. This role requires strong organisational skills, discretion and a solid understanding of construction-related legal and administrative processes so as to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office. br>
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, review and format contracts, NDAs, subcontracts and other legal documents. < r>• andle document preparation, data entry, and general office correspondence e.g. memos and reports. < r>• M intain up to date company and project records (e.g., licenses, permits and certifications). < r>• T ack contract deadlines, renewals, insurance and compliance requirements. < r>• S hedule meetings, manage office calendars, and support communication with stakeholders such as clients and vendors as needed. < r>• T ke minutes of meetings and follow up on action points. < r>• D aft letters and other communication materials as will be required. < r>• A sist in preparing and formatting tender packages, invoices, and internal reports. < r>• M nage digital filing systems, coordinate logistics, and track administrative tasks. < r>• S pport remote collaboration between office-based and field staff. < r>• A sist the General Manager with document management and compliance. < r>
Qualifications & Requirements:
• B chelor’s degree in Law (Preferably a fresh graduate or NYSC member).
• P oficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems. < r>• H gh attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. < r>• A ility to handle confidential information with integrity. < r>
Remuneration: N100,000
Application Deadline: Wednesday 13th August 2025
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Legal Officer
100011 Lagos, Lagos
Alan & Grant
Posted 538 days ago
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Our client is a leading firm in the Real Estate Industry Role Summary The legal Officer will be responsible for monitoring all legal affairs within the organization. They will handle both internal and external legal concerns, and be tasked with doing everything in their power to keep their organization out of legal trouble. Key Responsibilities The legal officer is responsible for raising all legal documents upon receipts of payment for sale of property or award of contract for construction. Responsible for conducting a search on documentation at probate registry for property acquisition or joint ventures.Responsible for interfacing with client on documentation.Responsible for legal advice and regulatory compliance.Must be knowledgeable about the company's products and services to attract sales.Will be responsible for legal representation in courtGive accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.) Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategiesSpecify internal governance policies and regularly monitor complianceResearch and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operationsApply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issuesCommunicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trustDraft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rightsDeal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forcesProvide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organizationConduct your work with integrity and responsibilityMaintain current knowledge of alterations in legislationRequirementsProven 3-5 years experience as a Legal officer in business environment Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and proceduresFull comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporationDemonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategiesHigh degree of professional ethics and integritySound judgment and ability to analyze situations and informationOutstanding communication skillsBSc degree in Law MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
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Legal Associate
101241 Lagos, Lagos
Sabi
Posted 565 days ago
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About Us
Sabi is Africa’s leading provider of enabling infrastructure powering the distribution of goods and services. Our platform enables and empowers a broad ecosystem of users, allowing retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, and manufacturers to grow their capabilities using Sabi’s technology rails. These rails provide access to physical goods supply, logistics, business tools, financial services and data insights. Since it’s launch in 2021, Sabi has grown to be the largest B2B marketplace serving sub-Saharan Africa. Our Values Excellence - Be the Best. Highest standards. Consistently. Value Focused - Make sure we give users the best value. All the time. Big minds - Innovate. Think big. Be open. Don’t be petty. No ego. No castles. Knuckle down - Do the work. Get your hands dirty. Deliver Kindness - Be considerate. Life is stressful enough Ownership - Everything is your job. Take responsibility. Drive it. Simplicity - Strip it down. Get to the essence. Job PurposeAs a Legal Associate, you will contribute to the legal function of the organization, working closely with the legal team to ensure legal compliance, risk management, and the overall success of the company. The role requires a combination of legal expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a corporate environment.
Job Responsibilities Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions under the supervision of the Legal Lead.Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.Conduct research on assigned issues, using existing law files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet and/or other databases), analyzing information, and summarizing findingsConduct comparative legal analyses on a range of issues in various areas, identifying legal and policy issues, researching relevant precedents, and proposing appropriate solutionsHandle confidential material and sensitive information discretely.Provide administrative and company secretarial as assigned by the Legal Lead.Ensure data information requests are in compliance with data protection lawsProvide support with file management and project tracking, as required.Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement internal policies and procedures that align with legal requirements.Manage and protect the organizations intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights. Requirements Special Skills and Qualifications LLB/BL with a minimum of 4 years of Legal experience in a related industry. Strong knowledge of corporate and/or commercial law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organizations objectives.Banking & Finance, Private Equity & Venture Capital, and/or Merger & Acquisition experience is required.Excellent written &verbal communication skills.Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the Legal Unit as a whole.Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing legal documents and identifying potential legal risks.Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations by using data and judgment that is consistent with company culture as well as standards, practices, policies, procedures, or governing law.Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced business environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations.Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and other legal technology tools. Candidate Specification Motivated by the mission of Sabi Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency. A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty. Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself . Benefits Rapid Career Growth Annual Training Budget Robust Health Coverage, including Optical Cover, and Dental Cover Wellness Programs, including Free Gym Cover Free Spa Cover Competitive Pension Plan Opportunity to work in other global office. Life Cover Performance Bonus Paid Vacation Days Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities
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Legal Hr Officer
Eko Maintenance Limited
Posted 1 day ago
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• Draft, vet and review contracts and advice accordingly.
• valuate information to determine compliance with standards. br>• O fer legal advice and support on issues that may affect the company. < r>• E sure compliance with all the necessary statutory obligations. < r>• upervise and manage employees’ issues with the company.
• P oper file documentation and company secretarial issues. < r>• I entifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. < r>• S udies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. < r>• A y other related tasks. < r>
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT
o Bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree or professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, etc.) is an advantage.
o Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and regulations.
o Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
o Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
o Thoroughness in legal document review and compliance matters.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR management software.
• valuate information to determine compliance with standards. br>• O fer legal advice and support on issues that may affect the company. < r>• E sure compliance with all the necessary statutory obligations. < r>• upervise and manage employees’ issues with the company.
• P oper file documentation and company secretarial issues. < r>• I entifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. < r>• S udies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. < r>• A y other related tasks. < r>
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT
o Bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree or professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, etc.) is an advantage.
o Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and regulations.
o Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
o Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
o Thoroughness in legal document review and compliance matters.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR management software.
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Hr/Legal Officer
EM LIMITED
Posted 3 days ago
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• Draft, vet and review contracts and advice accordingly.
• valuate information to determine compliance with standards. br>• O fer legal advice and support on issues that may affect the company. < r>• E sure compliance with all the necessary statutory obligations. < r>• Supervise and manage employees’ issues with the company.
• P oper file documentation and company secretarial issues . < r>• I entifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, < r> procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess
industry trends.
• A y other related tasks.
• valuate information to determine compliance with standards. br>• O fer legal advice and support on issues that may affect the company. < r>• E sure compliance with all the necessary statutory obligations. < r>• Supervise and manage employees’ issues with the company.
• P oper file documentation and company secretarial issues . < r>• I entifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, < r> procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess
industry trends.
• A y other related tasks.
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Head of Legal
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Mecer Consulting Limited
Posted 4 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to senior management and departments. br>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Manage legal risks and propose proactive solutions.
Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external counsel.
Oversee corporate governance and regulatory filings.
Provide training and updates on legal compliance and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
LL.B or equivalent degree in Law; BL certification.
Minimum of 8–10 years legal practice with at least 3 in a senior leadership role. < r>Member of the Bar Association in good standing.
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to senior management and departments. br>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Manage legal risks and propose proactive solutions.
Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external counsel.
Oversee corporate governance and regulatory filings.
Provide training and updates on legal compliance and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
LL.B or equivalent degree in Law; BL certification.
Minimum of 8–10 years legal practice with at least 3 in a senior leadership role. < r>Member of the Bar Association in good standing.
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Legal / Compliance Officer
Lagos, Lagos
New Tech
Posted 24 days ago
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• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• aintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• C llaborate effectively with the HR, colleagues, and support staff.
• aintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• C llaborate effectively with the HR, colleagues, and support staff.
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Company/Legal Secretary
500102 Atali, Rivers
Cen Global Services Limited
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Company Secretary to join their team in Port Harcourt. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and handle legal documentation and corporate governance matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the company complies with all regulatory and legal requirementsPrepare and maintain statutory books, board resolutions, minutes, and other company recordsOrganize and attend board meetings, prepare agendas, and take accurate minutesDraft and review legal documents, contracts, and internal policiesHandle confidential company and legal matters with discretion and professionalism Requirements Bachelor's degree in LawProven experience as a company secretary, legal secretary, or in a related roleStrong understanding of Nigerian corporate laws and regulatory frameworksHigh level of integrity and attention to detail
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