Legal Associate (Corporate & Commercial Law)

Resurgir Consulting

Our client is a full service law firm situated in Calabar, Nigeria. We specialize in providing legal support services to entrepreneurs, creating estate plans for families, and providing dispute resolution services to individuals and corporate organisations. A specialized corporate and commercial law firm in Nigeria, primarily focused on helping entrepreneurs, startups, and corporate organizations establish and grow their businesses. A boutique corporate and commercial law firm advising growth-focused businesses, startups, and investors on regulatory compliance, transactions, governance, and market entry. We operate a non-litigation practice with strong emphasis on precision, commercial awareness, and practical legal solutions.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: 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

• 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.

Salary

N100,000 per month.

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

8th October, 2026.

Note: This role is not open to non-lawyers, interns, law graduates awaiting call, or administrative staff. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.