Senior Associate – Legal

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Lagos

Bridgemead Limited

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.

To apply for this job email your details to career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com