Legal Associate (Compliance-Focused)

Job Summary

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₦400,000 – ₦500,000 monthly (depending on experience)

A reputable law firm in Ikoyi is seeking a smart, commercially minded, and detail-oriented Legal Associate with strong compliance experience to join its growing team. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of corporate and regulatory compliance advisory, with the ability to provide practical legal solutions to clients across various sectors.

Please note that this role is not litigation-focused. Candidates with significant litigation-only backgrounds may not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal and regulatory compliance advisory services to clients

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documents

Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions

Advise clients on corporate governance and regulatory obligations

Support company secretarial and compliance functions

Monitor regulatory developments and ensure client compliance

Liaise with regulatory agencies where required

Assist with corporate transactions and due diligence exercises

Requirements

LL.B and BL qualifications

Minimum of 5 years post-call experience

Strong experience in compliance and corporate advisory work

Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Commercial awareness and attention to detail

Prior experience in a law firm or corporate advisory environment is highly preferred

Preferred Candidate Profile

Strong compliance and regulatory advisory background

Experience advising businesses across multiple industries

Proactive, professional, and solution-oriented

Litigation experience is not required

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their CVs using the job title to:
operations@woodhallcap.com or hr@woodhallcap.com