Junior Legal Associate

Legal
Abuja, FCT
October 23, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

Transnet is a dynamic cloud-based technology company headquartered in Nigeria, specializing in providing innovative cloud solutions to help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and accelerate their digital transformation. Leveraging the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Transnet offers a range of services that empower organizations to modernize their operations and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Legal Associate

Location: Utako, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

  • We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Junior Legal Associate to join our Legal and Compliance team in our Abuja office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career legal professional to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of cloud technology and corporate law. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and support the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, commercial law, data privacy (e.g., NDPR, GDPR relevance), intellectual property, and evolving technology-sector regulations in Nigeria and internationally.
  • Contract Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing various commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), partnership agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
  • Regulatory Compliance: Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable Nigerian laws and industry-specific regulations related to cloud services, data, and technology.
  • Corporate Support: Assist with corporate secretarial functions, including drafting board resolutions, meeting minutes, and managing statutory filings and corporate records.
  • Risk Mitigation: Help identify, analyze, and mitigate potential legal and compliance risks across all business operations.
  • Internal Advisory: Serve as an initial point of contact for internal legal queries from sales, finance, and technical teams, providing timely, clear, and practical legal advice.

Eligibility

  • Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited university.
  • Bar Admission: Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar.
  • Experience: 0 to 3 years of post-call experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience with technology, IT, or corporate/commercial practice is a significant advantage.
  • Location: Must be willing and able to work full-time, onsite at our Abuja office.

Skills:

  • Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting and interpreting complex legal documents.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A strong interest in technology, cloud computing, and the regulatory landscape for tech companies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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