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Shepherds Legal Practitioners · Abuja

Shepherds Legal PractitionersAbujaPosted 28 October 2026

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Closing date
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Where
Abuja, Nigeria
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Advisory: Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and business-related matters under Nigerian law.

Legal Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal opinions, and corporate documents.

Corporate Governance: Advise on CAMA compliance, corporate governance, and company-secretarial matters.

Regulatory Compliance: Advise clients on regulatory requirements and undertake statutory filings with relevant authorities.

Litigation: Represent clients in court, prepare court processes, conduct legal research, and handle dispute-resolution proceedings.

Legal Research and Due Diligence: Conduct legal research and due diligence, prepare reports, and identify legal risks.

Commercial Transactions: Support mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions.

Client Relations: Attend to client instructions, provide legal updates, and maintain professional client relationships.

Matter Management and Business Development: Manage assigned matters, meet deadlines, maintain client records, and support business development.

Professional Ethics: Maintain client confidentiality, uphold professional ethics, and keep abreast of developments in Nigerian law.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: counsel@shepherdslegal.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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