About the Role
The People Practice is partnering with a major Nigerian conglomerate to recruit a dynamic and results-driven Associate, Commercial. In this pivotal role, you will enable complex commercial transactions, structure strategic deals, and provide practical legal and business advice to accelerate corporate growth while effectively managing risks across the Group.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic commercial and legal support to drive transactions, partnerships, and business initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, contracts, and transaction documents.
- Support deal structuring and execution to ensure timely, commercially sound decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to implement efficient commercial frameworks and policies.
- Monitor regulatory changes and market trends to safeguard the Group's commercial interests.
- Manage external counsel and advisors to deliver high-value, commercially focused support.
- Contribute legal and commercial expertise to new investments, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Valid call to the Nigerian Bar and active registration at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- Minimum of six (6) years of post-call experience in commercial law, transactional law, or investment advisory.
- Prior in-house counsel experience with strong exposure to deal-making and commercial structuring is a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and organizational abilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading Nigerian conglomerate.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on impactful business solutions.