Senior Associate at Imperial Law Office

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astuteSenior Associateto join our legal team.
• The ideal candidate must havea minimum of 8 years post-call experience, with astrong background in corporate/commercial law, capital markets, andmergers & acquisitions.
• The role requires a proactive leader with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, transaction structuring, and client engagement across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, business combinations, and corporate restructuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, scheme documents, trust deeds, and prospectuses.
• Liaise with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and other regulatory bodies.
• Actively participate in all business development efforts and initiatives toward growth
• Maintain statutory registers and minute books
• Lead due diligence exercises and coordinate cross-functional teams on complex transactions.
• Provide general corporate advisory to clients on company law, regulatory filings, and governance matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes where necessary.
• Mentor junior lawyers, review work output, and support professional development within the firm.
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership through legal writing, presentations, and client training sessions.
• Participate in business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), MBA, ICSAN qualification, or SEC-sponsored individuals' certification is an added advantage.
• LL.B (2.1), B.L (2.1)
• 8-12 years post-NYSC corporate experience at a first-tier law firm.
• Minimum of 8 years post-call to bar experience, with substantial exposure to corporate finance, capital markets, and M&A transactions.
• Demonstrable experience advising on transactions regulated by the SEC, NGX, and CAC.
• Company Secretary Experience
• Solid grasp of capital market structures, regulatory frameworks, and transaction documentation.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance advisory.
• Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership, team management, and project coordination abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, ethics, and business acumen.
• Litigation and general legal practice experience is a plus.