- Company: West Africa Vocational Academies
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Hybrid
- Salary: ₦400,000 – ₦500,000 / month
About the role
West Africa Vocational Academies is recruiting a Commercial Lawyer to join the Corporate & Commercial Practice team of a reputable law firm based in Ikoyi, Lagos. This is a high-responsibility position for a legally qualified professional with strong commercial expertise. You will manage transactions from start to finish, provide practical advice, and help clients achieve their business goals. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with four days on-site and one day remote.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial transactions, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and corporate restructuring.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service, supply, and shareholder agreements.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Build strong client relationships and attend meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions.
- Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial matters.
- Monitor legislative changes and develop thought leadership content on emerging legal issues.
- Support business registration, licensing, and post-incorporation compliance requirements.
- Prepare incorporation documents, board resolutions, and statutory filings.
- Maintain accurate records of client instructions and transaction documentation.
- Supervise interns, paralegals, and junior associates as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and BL qualification.
- 4-6 years of post-call experience in Commercial and Corporate Law.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Experience conducting legal due diligence and supporting corporate transactions.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions while meeting deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitments@waveacademies.org. Please use the job title as the subject of your email.
Apply by email: recruitments@waveacademies.org
