Legal & Executive Affairs Associate (Executive Assistant to the Executive Producer)

About the role

The Legal & Executive Affairs Associate provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Producer while coordinating the company's routine legal documentation, contract administration and HR processes. It is a hands-on role for a qualified legal professional who works closely with business leadership in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Executive and administrative support: manage the Executive Producer's calendar, meetings and correspondence; prepare agendas, minutes and briefing documents; coordinate travel and follow up on deadlines and approvals.
• Legal affairs and contract drafting: draft, review and administer commercial and operational agreements, including employment, consultancy, freelance production, vendor, confidentiality, sponsorship, licensing and distribution agreements; maintain a contract register and liaise with external legal advisers.
• HR administration: support recruitment, prepare offer letters and onboarding materials, maintain employee and contractor records, assist with HR policies, leave, performance reviews and employee relations.
• Production and business support: coordinate production-related contracts, contributor releases and permissions, and support sponsorship and partnership follow-ups while keeping unreleased productions confidential.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar with current standing strongly preferred and required where independent legal advice or practice is involved.
• 2-5 years of experience in legal administration, contract drafting, executive support or corporate operations.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and HR administration.
• Good business development/partnership skills are a great plus.

Required skills

• Demonstrable ability to draft clear, commercially practical agreements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and digital document-management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation, time management and confidentiality.