Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic corporate and commercial law practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial law matters including contract law, company law, energy, mining, projects and PPPs, capital markets, M&A, employment, and regulatory compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, service agreements, procurement contracts, and technology contracts
• Undertake legal due diligence processes, deal structuring, and execution of corporate transactions
• Manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
• Provide strategic legal advisory on employment matters, data protection, ESG, and anti-bribery compliance
• Advise on business structuring for family-owned businesses, multinationals, and not-for-profit organizations
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery

Required Qualifications and Experience

• LL.B Degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university
• At least five (5) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm
• Proven ability to manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
• Proven experience in corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and commercial transactions
• Expertise in entity set-up and registration (local and cross-border), corporate governance, and company secretarial support
• Strong advisory experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, and sector-specific frameworks such as financial services, real estate, ICT, and energy

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in data protection, cybersecurity, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and fintech
• Expertise in regulatory compliance frameworks across multiple sectors
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong client relationship management abilities

Personal Attributes

• Passionate and enthusiastic about the law and its developments
• Reputation for the highest ethical standards and integrity