Junior Legal Associate at Transnet

Description

• We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Junior Legal Associate to join our Legal and Compliance team in our Abuja office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career legal professional to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of cloud technology and corporate law. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and support the company's ambitious growth objectives.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, commercial law, data privacy (e.g., NDPR, GDPR relevance), intellectual property, and evolving technology-sector regulations in Nigeria and internationally.
• Contract Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing various commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), partnership agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable Nigerian laws and industry-specific regulations related to cloud services, data, and technology.
• Corporate Support: Assist with corporate secretarial functions, including drafting board resolutions, meeting minutes, and managing statutory filings and corporate records.
• Risk Mitigation: Help identify, analyze, and mitigate potential legal and compliance risks across all business operations.
• Internal Advisory: Serve as an initial point of contact for internal legal queries from sales, finance, and technical teams, providing timely, clear, and practical legal advice.

Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited university.
• Bar Admission: Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of post-call experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience with technology, IT, or corporate/commercial practice is a significant advantage.
• Location: Must be willing and able to work full-time, onsite at our Abuja office.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting and interpreting complex legal documents.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong interest in technology, cloud computing, and the regulatory landscape for tech companies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.