Junior Associate II (Transactional) at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Junior Associate 2 is attached to Senior Associate 2 and supports the delivery of all transactional mandates, financing documentation, commercial contracts, due diligence, real estate transactions, and private wealth advisory. 

This is a high-exposure, high-development role. The Junior Associate will work across multiple service lines simultaneously, developing a broad transactional skill set under the direct supervision of Senior Associate 2 and with exposure to the Founder and Chair on complex mandates

Role Responsibilities

Transactional Support

• Prepare first drafts of commercial agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and standard letters under the supervision of Senior Associate 2 
• Conduct legal due diligence, corporate registry searches, title investigations, judgment searches, regulatory compliance checks and prepare due diligence summaries 
• Maintain transaction checklists, closing checklists, and matter management records 
• Coordinate document execution, obtaining signatures, managing Docusign workflows, and maintaining execution copies 
• Conduct legal research on transactional issues, contract law, property law, trust law, corporate law and prepare concise research memoranda 
• Support the preparation of client presentations, pitch materials, and advisory notes.

Experience/Qualification

• Minimum 1–3 years post-call Nigerian legal practice 
• Valid current-year Nigerian Bar Association PractisingCertificate mandatory 
• Demonstrated interest in transactional law (corporate, commercial, real estate, or private wealth) 
• Strong drafting and research skills 
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters and deadlines without losing accuracy 
• Must be willing to unlearn to relearn with use of AI and tech to execute tasks and workflows to redeem time for clients.

Competencies/Skills

• Basic  understanding of company operations and processes
• Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data entry and record-keeping accuracy
• Report preparation and documentation skills
• Customer service and client handling basic

Behavioural Qualities/Other Competences

• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management and punctuality
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professionalism and work ethic