Legal Associate at TLP Advisory

Overview:

• We are a leading global venture law firm dedicated to supporting startups, scale-ups, and investors navigate the complexities of venture capital, corporate law, and innovation-driven ecosystems.
• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated legal associate to join our team.
• In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering exceptional legal services, managing client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Expertise:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs,
• SaaS/technology contracts, and commercial supply and distribution agreements.
• Create and maintain templates, internal policies and procedures to streamline workflow.

Client Support:

• Assist partners and senior counsel in advising clients on commercial and technology transactions, fund formations and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research on Nigerian and pan‐African laws, regulations and market practices.
• Prepare memos and briefing notes on compliance obligations, licensing requirements and cross‐border considerations.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with colleagues across legal, compliance, and operations departments to structure deals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Support project planning and deal management, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

Operational Duties:

• Monitor changes in Nigerian and regional regulations, flagging risks and advising on implementation.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and client service quality.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 3 - 5 years post-qualification experience in venture or corporate law and transactions.
• Proven experience managing legal matters and client relationships, preferably within the startup or venture capital ecosystem.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.