Feijoa Investment Limited is a Real Estate Investment Company located in Lagos.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Male Lawyer (Junior Associate)
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Junior In-House Lawyer to
serve as a Legal Officer. Functioning as an integral part of our
operational engine, this role is designed for a qualified legal
practitioner looking to build a strong in-house corporate career.
- You will handle contract reviews, monitor regulatory compliance,
safeguard company interests, serve as the daily legal touchpoint for key
internal units (HR, Procurement, and Operations), and provide general
administrative and miscellaneous operational support to ensure smooth
business execution.
- This role requires practical judgment, fast legal execution,
precision in drafting, and high discretion when handling sensitive
corporate information.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management & Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate
standard commercial agreements, vendor contracts etc.
- Internal Business Advisory: Provide daily legal support to
operational departments (HR, Sales, Operations) to identify and mitigate
routine legal risks.
- Regulatory Compliance & Filings: Monitor regulatory changes,
track statutory deadlines, maintain corporate registers, and ensure strict
compliance with local laws and statutory bodies.
- Employment & Labor Compliance: Review employment terms, advise
on statutory labor standards under Nigerian Labor Law, and support the
legal aspects of workplace dispute resolution and compliance.
- Document Control & Administrative Support: Organize legal files,
track contract renewal cycles, perform legal research, and prepare
practical legal memos for management.
- Dispute & External Counsel Support: Assist in gathering
evidence, compiling documentation for active legal matters, and liaising
with external solicitors when needed.
- Miscellaneous & Executive Operational Support: Perform
administrative duties, facilitate corporate correspondence, coordinate
logistics for executive assignments, and execute ad-hoc operational tasks
as directed by management.
Requirements
- Qualifications: LL.B and B.L. (Must be called to the Nigerian Bar).
- Academic Record: Minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) at both
University and Law School.
- Experience: 1 (One) year Post-NYSC experience in active legal
practice, corporate solicitor practice, or an in-house legal role.
- Legal Skills: Sound understanding of Nigerian Commercial Law,
Corporate Practice, and Labor Law, with strong drafting and analytical
skills.
- Operational Fit: Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage
competing deadlines, adapt to general administrative tasks, and maintain
strict confidentiality.
- Tech Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
and digital document/contract tracking tools.
Preferred
Attributes:
- Active membership in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- Meticulous attention to detail in legal drafting, statutory
interpretation, and administrative coordination.
- Flexible mindset with a practical, problem-solving approach to
internal legal and operational queries.
Location
Preference:
- Applicants residing within or around Ojota, Ikeja, Ketu, Palmgrove,
Maryland, Gbagada, Oworonshoki, Yaba, Bariga, Oshodi, Ilupeju, Mushin, or
nearby areas in Lagos are encouraged to apply.
Salary
N200,000
per month.
Application Closing Date
25th
October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: feijoalimited@gmail.com using the job title
as the subject of the email.
