Senior Legal Associate (Technology Transactions) at Balogun Harold

Balogun Harold is a first-tier Nigerian Law Firm for investment and financing transactions focused the Technology, Infrastructure & Energy sectors. We mostly work for institutional investors, international lenders, private equity and venture capital investors (including angel investors & HNIs), government investment funds and fund managers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Associate (Technology Transactions)

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Mentorship
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals focused on technology, start-ups, and tech policy.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, encouraging professional growth and development within the team.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring quality and timely delivery of client solutions.

Client Advisory and Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary legal advisor for technology clients, start-ups, and organizations involved in tech policy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business goals, and anticipating legal needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, and related legal areas.

Policy and Regulatory Expertise:

• Stay abreast of tech policy trends, emerging regulations, and legislative changes that impact technology companies and start-ups.
• Collaborate with clients on navigating complex tech policy and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, AI legislation, and evolving data protection standards.
• Engage with industry associations, advocacy groups, and regulators to influence policy in alignment with clients’ interests.

Start-Up Focused Legal Support:

• Guide start-up clients through all stages of growth, including seed funding, venture capital rounds, and exits.
• Advise on equity structures, shareholder agreements, IP protection, employment law, and other start-up-specific legal needs.
• Work with clients on risk management and strategic planning as they expand their operations and scale their businesses.

Business Development and Thought Leadership:

• Identify opportunities for expanding services to tech and start-up clients, driving business growth and client acquisition.
• Develop thought leadership content, including articles, white papers, and presentations, to enhance the firm’s reputation in the tech industry.
• Represent the firm at tech conferences, industry events, and policy discussions, building brand presence in the tech and start-up ecosystem.

Qualifications

• LL.B, B.L. and current admission to practice law in Nigeria. An LL.M is preferable but not mandatory
• 5+ years of experience in technology law, start-up advisory, or tech policy, with a strong background in advising tech companies and start-ups.
• Proven track record of managing a team and delivering exceptional client service.
• Deep understanding of technology regulations, intellectual property law, data privacy (GDPR, NDPR), and tech policy.
• Experience working with start-ups on corporate structuring, fundraising, IP, and employment issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with clients at all levels, including executives and founders.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Opportunity to work with leading technology innovators and influential start-ups.
• A collaborative and progressive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities, including training in emerging tech law and policy areas.
• A flexible working arrangement to support work-life balance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their esume and a cover letter detailing their experience and why they’re a perfect fit for this role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.