Senior Associate – Legal
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Objective
Provide senior-level legal advisory, transaction, and litigation support while contributing to business development and firm growth.
The role combines corporate/commercial legal expertise, case and transaction management, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Report to the Managing Partner on legal matters and firm activities
Conduct advanced legal research and prepare opinions and advisory notes
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents
Handle corporate transactions, restructurings, M&A, and regulatory filings
Manage assigned cases, pleadings, motions, and legal processes
Represent clients in court, tribunals, and ADR proceedings
Support company secretarial and corporate governance functions
Engage clients and manage relationships professionally
Contribute to client acquisition and cross-selling initiatives
Mentor junior lawyers and review legal work output
Support nominee training programs and structured legal capacity building.
KPIs
Quality and timeliness of legal opinions and documentation
Effective case and transaction delivery
Client satisfaction and responsiveness
Business development contribution
Governance and compliance accuracy
Team mentorship and collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)
LL.M (Corporate/Commercial/Business Law preferred)
8–10 years post-qualification experience
Strong background in corporate transactions, governance, and compliance
Experience mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business growth
Relevant certifications in governance, compliance, or project management are an advantage
Experience in Accounting or have worked with a Finance firm is a strong advantage.
Core Skills:
Technical: Corporate & commercial law, legal drafting, M&A, compliance, litigation/ADR, company secretarial practice, transaction structuring, legal research, case management, legal tech tools.
Behavioral: Leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, client focus, sound judgment under pressure.
Salary
N600,000 - N800,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.