Position title
Legal Intern – Administrative and Legal Support
Description
We are seeking a Legal Intern to provide essential administrative and legal support to our Legal & Compliance team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain insight into the operations of a corporate legal department while contributing to daily workflows that ensure efficiency and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain electronic filing systems for legal and corporate documents
- Assist with scheduling meetings and managing internal correspondence
- Track deadlines, filings, and document submissions
- Support onboarding of vendors/clients from a compliance perspective
- Manage databases, document trackers, and compliance registers
- Review basic agreements and flag standard clauses
- Conduct legal research and draft brief reports or summaries
- Prepare first-level documentation such as NDAs and consent letters
- Assist in preparing board packs and statutory filings
- Monitor regulatory websites (e.g., CAC, FIRS, SEC) for relevant updates
- Ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Provide administrative assistance as required
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or awaiting NYSC
- Understanding of Nigerian legal system, corporate law, and regulatory bodies (CAC, FIRS, SEC)
- Familiarity with office processes and document management
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic legal research and drafting ability
- Previous internship or admin experience is an advantage
- Strong interest in corporate/commercial law and legal operations
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Intern
Duration of employment
6 months
Job Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Date posted
May 26, 2025
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