Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law)

Resurgir Consulting - Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law)

Location: Opposite Glo Office, Big Qua Town, Calabar, Cross River Employment Type: Onsite Start Date: Immediately Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday [No weekends] - [8:30am - 5:00pm]

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Legal Associate with a minimum of 2-3 years post-call experience to support our corporate and commercial practice.
• This role is strictly for qualified lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar who are interested in building a long-term career in transactional and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.

• Conducting legal research, preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and advisory memoranda.

• Handling corporate filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other regulatory bodies.

• Assisting with company secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.

• Participating in client meetings, preparing briefs, and taking accurate minutes.

• Supporting due diligence exercises and transaction documentation.

• Contributing to internal knowledge management and legal content (where required)

• Requirements (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar

• Minimum of 2-3 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice.

• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills

• Clear interest in non-litigation corporate legal work

• High level of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Proficient in the use of a laptop and standard legal/business software

• Must reside in Calabar, Cross River State

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-value corporate and commercial legal work
• A structured environment for professional growth and skill development
• Mentorship within a focused and evolving corporate law practice
• Opportunity to grow with the firm long-term.

Application Closing Date

27th October, 2026.