Legal Associate (Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Advisory Practice)

Prime Hire Agency is a leading staffing, recruiting, HR, and operations consultancy dedicated to excellence, transparency, integrity, and community impact. We are committed to making impactful work and touching the lives of everyone we engage with, striving to leave them better than before.

We're currently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual for the role of Legal Associate for our client.

Job Summary:
We’re looking for a highly versatile and result-oriented Legal Associate with demonstrated experience in commercial litigation, corporate legal practice, and legal advisory services for our client, a reputable full-service law firm. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record of handling client matters from legal advisory to deal structuring and dispute resolution, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for managing diverse legal matters across multiple practice areas while maintaining high professional standards, delivering client-focused results, and upholding the integrity of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in commercial disputes before courts and arbitral panels

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research, manage discovery, and prepare case strategy

• Draft and review contracts, shareholders’ agreements, and governance policies

• Handle company formations, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions

• Attend court hearings, pre-trial conferences, and client briefings

• Conduct legal due diligence for corporate transactions

• Advise on regulatory compliance (SEC, CAC, CBN, FIRS, etc.)

• Provide clients with legal opinions and tailored advisory on business decisions

• Vet internal policies, employment contracts, service-level agreements, etc.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks for clients through proactive guidance

• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments

• Maintain long-term, trust-based client relationships

• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Tools:

• 3–5 years of post-call experience handling a blend of litigation, corporate transactions, and client advisory

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian legal frameworks, including CAMA, contract law, evidence law, and civil procedure

• Proven experience in representing clients in court and arbitration proceedings

• Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills — including contracts, pleadings, legal opinions, and reports

• Proficiency in legal research using platforms such as LawPavilion, Legalpedia, or similar tools

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to manage multiple files, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail under pressure

• Familiarity with digital document management systems and remote communication tools

• Initiative and independent thinking — no handholding

You’ll Succeed in This Role If You Are:

• Results-oriented and highly accountable

• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities

• Business-savvy with a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving

• Calm under pressure, organized, and detail-focused

• Committed to professional ethics, confidentiality, and continuous learning

Must be able to start ASAP.