Corporate/Commercial Associate at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially aware, and detail-oriented Corporate/Commercial Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial Practice.
• The successful candidate will support the firm in providing legal advisory and transactional services to corporate clients across various sectors.
• The role involves drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, conducting legal due diligence, supporting corporate transactions, advising on regulatory compliance matters, and assisting clients with day-to-day corporate legal needs.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

• Provide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions.
• Advise clients on business structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance requirements where applicable.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.

Drafting & Documentation

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents including:
• Service agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• Shareholders’ agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Employment-related agreements
• Vendor and procurement agreements
• Partnership agreements

Transaction Support

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and due diligence exercises.
• Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.
• Support transaction closings, filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firm’s practice areas.
• Assist clients with regulatory filings, permits, approvals, and compliance obligations.
• Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.
• Client Relationship Management
• Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.
• Attend client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.
• Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 3-7 years post-call experience in corporate/commercial practice within reputable law firms.
• Exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory advisory, corporate governance, and contract drafting is required.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance