Private Affairs Associate (Lawyer)

About the role

The Private Affairs Management team in Lagos is looking for a detail-oriented, commercially aware Legal Associate to work closely with the Private Affairs Management Lead. The role provides specialised legal and advisory support to high-net-worth individuals, families and private clients on wealth preservation, estate planning, succession and private wealth structuring.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of estate planning, succession and wealth preservation strategies for private clients.
• Assist with the preparation and review of wills, trusts, estate administration documents and related legal instruments.
• Support the structuring and management of private trusts, including family and expatriate trust arrangements where applicable.
• Conduct legal research and give advisory support on private client matters, wealth structuring and related regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the incorporation, structuring and administration of private entities, family offices and other wealth-holding arrangements.
• Liaise with clients, external advisers, financial institutions and other stakeholders to help execute client mandates.
• Maintain accurate client records, documentation and confidential information with discretion.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Private Affairs Management Lead on client engagements and deliverables.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a qualifying certificate from the Nigerian Law School; must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
• 1-2 years of post-call experience in a law firm, private client practice, wealth advisory or related legal environment.
• Demonstrable exposure to HNIs, private client advisory, estate planning, wills, trusts or wealth structuring.
• Basic understanding of succession planning, trust arrangements, estate administration and private wealth management.

Required skills

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, attention to detail and confidentiality.

Candidates apply by sending their application to the company's careers email by 5 November 2026.