Legal Associate – Regulatory, Compliance & Business Advisory at Olushodimu and Co

Salary Range: 150k-200k Net

About the Role

We  are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Legal Associate to join our Regulatory, Compliance, and Business Advisory practice in Lagos. The ideal candidate will work closely with a dynamic team of legal professionals to deliver high-quality legal and regulatory advisory services to a diverse range of clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advisory on Nigerian regulatory frameworks across various sectors including energy, finance, FMCG, and technology.
• Conduct legal research and policy analysis to support client compliance strategies and business transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, MOUs, and regulatory documents.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory bodies (e.g., CAC, SEC, NAFDAC, CBN).
• Support client onboarding, KYC, and due diligence processes.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients and ensure timely renewals of licenses and permits.
• Develop client compliance manuals, risk registers, and internal policy documents.

Requirements

• LL.B from a recognized university; BL and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• 2–3 years post-call experience in a corporate law firm or legal advisory firm.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and business advisory.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multinational or cross-border transactions.
• Working knowledge of company secretarial services.
• Certifications in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Corporate Governance (an added advantage).