Legal and Compliance Intern

Land Republic is a real estate firm that focuses on land acquisition, management, and development. We provides services such as land charting, real estate consultancy, and investment opportunities. Land Republic aims to make land ownership more accessible and offers innovative solutions to facilitate real estate transactions. We also emphasizes expanding accessibility for non-experts by offering affordable packages and improving awareness about land charting and ownership processes.

We are seeking a proactive and diligent Legal Intern to join our legal team. The intern will provide support to the legal department by conducting research, preparing legal documents, and assisting in day-to-day tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various areas of law and to understand the workings of a legal department.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research on various topics such as case laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, contracts, memos, briefs, and other legal correspondence.
• Help organize and maintain client files, legal documents, and case records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with preparing for hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations by organizing exhibits, reviewing case notes, and summarizing information.
• Assist in communicating with clients, obtaining relevant information, and responding to legal queries.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, answering phones, managing calendars, and scheduling meetings.
• Provide analytical support by reviewing legal issues and preparing summaries or reports for review by senior legal staff.
• Assist in ensuring that the organization complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the legal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).
• Basic understanding of legal principles, terminology, and court procedures.
• Strong research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and present clear summaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research databases
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in a law firm or legal department is a plus.
• Strong interest in a specific area of law, such as corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, etc.
• Close proximity to Lekki (Igbo Efon) is an added advantage

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real-world legal issues.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.
• Networking opportunities within the legal field.