Associate, Commercial

Job title : Associate, Commercial

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 09, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job role

• Our client, one of Nigeria’s major conglomerates, is looking to hire an Associate Commercial will play a key role in enabling the Group’s commercial transactions and supporting business growth.
• The role involves providing practical and solutions-oriented advice on contracts, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and ensuring alignment with both legal requirements and the Group’s strategic objectives.
• The Associate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to advance the Group’s commercial interests while effectively managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and legal support across the Group to drive transactions, business initiatives, and partnerships while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiation, and transaction execution to enable timely and commercially sound decision-making.
• Draft, review, and advise on agreements, contracts, and other transaction documents, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and risk appetite.
• Work with business units to develop and implement frameworks, policies, and processes that support efficient commercial operations.
• Monitor and assess changes in laws, regulations, and market practices that may impact commercial activities, providing recommendations to safeguard and advance the Group’s interests.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other advisors to ensure value-adding and commercially focused support.
• Provide actionable insights and opinions on commercial matters, including structuring options, dispute resolution strategies, and regulatory considerations.
• Actively participate in project teams and cross-functional initiatives, contributing commercial and legal expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new initiatives, investments, and projects.
• Perform any other tasks as may be delegated by the General Counsel

Qualifications

• First degree in Law (LL.B).
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar with valid registration at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ post-call experience in commercial/transactional law, investment advisory
• In-house counsel experience a plus with strong exposure to deal-making and commercial structuring
• Solid understanding of commercial transactions, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in deal structuring, contract drafting, and negotiation.

Must have skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.