Overview
Associate Lawyer Jobs in Lagos State, Nigeria at Startup Legal Consulting
Title: Associate Lawyer
Company: Startup Legal Consulting
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria
THE OPENING:
You're the lawyer people describe as someone who actually gets it. You don't just know the law, you understand business. When a founder walks into a room, you can see the legal landmines they haven't spotted yet. You get a quiet satisfaction from helping them build something properly from the start. If that sounds like you, read on.
ABOUT THE FIRM:
Startup Legal Consulting is a modern Lagos-based law firm focused exclusively on helping Nigerian entrepreneurs and startup founders build legally protected businesses. We work with early-stage companies on everything from incorporation and contracts to trademarks and compliance. We don't do vague legal opinions. We deliver clear, practical legal protection. We operate with structure, systems, and a high standard of client service.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Advise startup founders on legal structure, compliance, and business documentation
• Draft and review commercial contracts independently
• Handle company incorporation and CAC compliance filings
• Guide clients on IP protection: Trademarks, Copyright, Industrial Design, Patent.
• Provide litigation support on commercial and civil matters
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON IF:
• You are 3–4 years post-call with real startup, SME, or corporate advisory experience
• You can draft a solid commercial contract without being held by the hand
• You are organised, deadline-aware, and your work reflects a high standard
• You prefer a structured, focused environment over a chaotic one
• You want to grow with a firm, not just collect a salary
CALL TO ACTION:
If this reads like it was written for you, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply to [email protected] with your CV and a short note (not a template) telling us: what kind of legal work you have done, and one outcome you are proud of.
