Legal Executive Assistant Intern

About the role

The British Council in Nigeria is offering a 12‑month internship for students or recent graduates to support the General Counsel & Company Secretary in Lagos. The role provides hands‑on exposure to legal operations, corporate governance, and senior‑leadership support.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, format and proofread legal, governance and business documents.
• Maintain document repositories, SharePoint sites, and filing systems for the Legal Unit and Senior Leadership Team.
• Support implementation, monitoring and reporting of senior‑leadership initiatives, projects and action plans.
• Coordinate internal meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements, including diary management, logistics, briefing material preparation, minute taking and follow‑up.
• Assist with leadership team projects under the supervision of the General Counsel & Company Secretary.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a university programme or a recent graduate.
• Strong interest in legal, governance or corporate support functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a senior‑leadership support team.

Required skills

• SharePoint for document management and collaboration.