Legal Intern At Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Role Summary

• The organization operates within a structured, corporate environment and offers opportunities for young legal professionals to gain hands-on exposure to commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters.
• The Legal Intern will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the Legal Unit. The role is designed for a young legal professional seeking practical experience in corporate legal practice, contract documentation, regulatory compliance, and advisory support within a structured organization.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while supporting legal processes and documentation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Documentation & Support:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Support the preparation of legal correspondence and notices.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of legal records.
• Assist in organizing and updating legal databases and records.

Compliance & Regulatory Support:

• Support the monitoring of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist in ensuring company activities align with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct basic legal research on relevant statutory and regulatory matters.

Contract Administration:

• Assist in reviewing contracts and identifying key legal clauses.
• Support tracking of contract execution, renewals, and expirations.
• Maintain contract registers and documentation logs.

Legal Research & Advisory Support:

• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and provide summarized findings.
• Support the legal team in preparing advisory notes and reports.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Unit.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, documentation, and legal correspondence.
• Support internal stakeholders with basic legal guidance under supervision.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation support
• Quality of legal research and summaries provided
• Effective maintenance of contract and legal records
• Compliance with assigned tasks and deadlines
• Responsiveness and support to legal team operations
• Demonstrated learning and improvement over time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).
• Completion of Law School (Call to Bar is an advantage but not mandatory).

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year post-graduation experience (internship, NYSC, or legal assistant experience acceptable).
• Exposure to corporate law, compliance, or contract management is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of basic contract law principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Personal Attributes:

• Eager to learn and grow in corporate legal practice
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a structured, team-oriented environment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.