Legal Intern (NYSC) at Naji Realties

About the Role 

• The Legal Intern (NYSC Corps Member) will support the Legal Department in providing legal, compliance, and administrative assistance to the organization.
• The role is designed to provide practical exposure to corporate legal practice while ensuring efficient handling of legal documentation, research, regulatory compliance, and internal advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Prepare research briefs, memoranda, and summaries for internal review.
• Assist in drafting legal opinions under supervision.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the company’s operations.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements, memoranda of Understanding (MOUs, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Employment-related documents, Demand letters and internal notices, Proofread legal documents for accuracy and consistency, Maintain templates and precedents for future use.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support filing of statutory returns and regulatory documentation.
• Support case file management and documentation.
• Liaise with external solicitors under supervision.
• Organize and maintain legal files (physical and electronic).
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of contracts.
• Track contract expiration and renewal dates.
• Assist in preparing board documents and resolutions.
• Support company secretarial duties.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.