Legal Executive Assistant

About the Role

The Startup Place Limited is a premier business consulting firm with a key focus on startup development, digital marketing, and sustainable business growth. We assemble a team of passionate entrepreneurs and consultants dedicated to helping innovative businesses start, grow, and scale successfully. We are currently looking for a proactive and organized Legal Executive Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Nigeria.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal secretarial support to the executive management and consulting teams.
• Draft, review, and proofread various legal documents, contracts, agreements, and corporate correspondence.
• Maintain and organize physical and digital filing systems for corporate documents, case files, and client records.
• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate client appointments, and handle travel arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support startup advisory projects and internal compliance.
• Liaise with external legal counsels, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and follow up on pending action items from executive meetings.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university.
• Proven experience working as a legal assistant, executive assistant, or in a similar administrative role within a corporate or legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and legal practice management software.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.
• Discretion and high integrity when handling confidential information and sensitive corporate matters.

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning within the startup ecosystem.
• Health insurance coverage and paid time off.
• A collaborative, vibrant, and innovative work environment with industry experts.

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