Associate, Transactions and Corporate Practice at AINA BLANKSON LP

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Associate to join our Transactions and Corporate Practice team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, corporate restructuring, and general transactional advisory. This role requires excellent legal and commercial judgment, client management skills, and a proven ability to lead complex deals from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of transactional matters including M&A, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital, corporate restructuring, and capital markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents such as share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, investment agreements, and due diligence reports.
• Lead due diligence exercises and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide legal and strategic advice on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and business structuring.
• Manage client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and support practice growth.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and legal analysts.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and market trends that affect corporate and transactional practice areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Call to Bar (BL). A Master’s degree or international qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, with a strong focus on transactions.
• Demonstrable experience handling end-to-end M&A and corporate finance deals.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian company law, SEC regulations, and cross-border transaction issues.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a top-tier law firm or reputable legal practice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Client-focused with a track record of maintaining and growing client relationships.