Oyemaja Law Jobs & Internships
Welcome to Oyemaja Law Jobs and Internships. Here, we have curated a comprehensive list of jobs and internships with law firms and non-law organizations across a broad range of industries and sectors in and outside Nigeria. All jobs and internships are curated based on a mix of information in the public domain and credible information and direction from current or ex employees or interns of such organizations on the availability and processes of successfully applying for such roles and internship positions.
Before you apply
Applying for a job at law firms in Nigeria can be challenging considering the volume of applications recorded by law firms every year. This is particularly so for Tier-1 law firms and several middle-tier law firms offering a high salary range, attractive bonus packages, global recognition, a hybrid workplace and a good career projection. This competitive system demands that, in addition to your good grades, you must stand out from an overwhelming crowd of applicants.
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The strategy is not set in stone. Despite the traditional approach being sending an email with your CV attached and waiting for a reply, many applicants have secured an interview by striking meaningful conversations with partners of law firms at law conferences, through recommendations from Senior Associates, by cold-messaging on LinkedIn etc. However, there are methods and resources that have been proven over the years to widen your chances of creating and seizing the opportunity to get you into the door. We have curated these resources for you below to equip yourself with before commencing your application.
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Job Opportunities
Here, you will find a list of law firms within and outside Nigeria with internship position availability and the requirements and processes for applying.
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Note: Information provided herein may have changed and therefore become inaccurate as at the time of viewing. Nevertheless, our research team conducts periodic surveys to stay ahead of the existing state of affairs. We welcome credible information and evidence as to the location, staff, mode, salary range, benefits, mode of application and promotional structure of the concerned law firms. Kindly send us a mail at theoyemajagroup@gmail.com
Olaniwun Ajayi is a leading and award-winning full-service law firm headquartered in Nigeria with 4 offices and over 100 lawyers in Africa and the United Kingdom. They provide "bespoke, client-focused services, and are driven by the need for excellence" in all they do. They have developed mastery over a wide range of legal matters that border the litigious and the transactional.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (The Adunola, Plot L2, 401 Close, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria); Abuja, Nigeria (4th Floor Leadway House Plot 1061, Cadastral Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.); Port-Harcourt, Nigeria (Flat 5, BICS Suites, 25 Herbert Macaulay Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.); London, United Kingdom (29th Floor 30 St Mary Axe London, EC3A 8AF United Kingdom.)
Staff: 20 partners (2 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN)), 100+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: 12 (and 30 Business Sectors)
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: NYSC Lawyers - 300 thousand Naira; Entry Level Associates - 500 thousand Naira; Associates 1, 2 and 3 - 700 thousand Naira; Senior Associates - 1 million Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email, Website (https://www.olaniwunajayi.net/careers/).
Mode of Interview: Written (including LSATs for entry level associates) and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.olaniwunajayi.net/
Banwo and Ighodalo is a top-tier law firm in Nigeria with a wide practice area and over 80 solicitors. Banwo and Ighodalo has been ranked as a leading Nigerian law firm in several areas including Capital Markets, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions; Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Project Finance, etc.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria; Abuja, Nigeria.
Staff: 15 partners, 80+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Arbitration & ADR Matters, Energy & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property & Technology, Corporate, Securities & Finance, Shipping, Aviation & International Trade
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (hr@banwo-ighodalo.com), Website (https://www.banwo-ighodalo.com/careers/full-time-employment).
Mode of Interview: Written (including LSATs for entry level associates) and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.banwo-ighodalo.com/
G.Elias
G.Elias, founded in 1994 , is one of Nigeria’s leading business law firms with a wide practice area including mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, re-organizations, foreign investment, compliance, etc.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria; Abuja, Nigeria.
Staff: 9 partners, 45+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, re-organizations, foreign investment, compliance, lendings, derivatives, insolvency, capital markets, litigation, arbitration, “white collar” defence and investigations, tax, intellectual property, competition, data protection and employment law.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (hr@gelias.com), Website (https://www.gelias.com/about-us/careers).
Mode of Interview: Written (including LSATs for entry level associates) and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.gelias.com/
Templars
Templars is an internationally acclaimed Tier 1 law firm headquartered in Nigeria, advising clients across sectors and geographies to provide innovative solutions to their most pressing business challenges.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (The Octagon, 13A, A. J. Marinho Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria); Abuja, Nigeria (6, Usuma Close, Off Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria), Port Harcourt Nigeria (28 Tombia street, GRA, Phase 2, Port Harcourt, Nigeria), Ghana (18 Labone Crescent, GL – 014-5445. Accra, Ghana)
Staff: 21 partners, 100+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Aviation, Capital Markets, Chemicals, E-Commerce, Energy, Energy Transition, Financial Institutions, Fintech, Funds and Investment, FMCG, Gas, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Insurance, Manufacturing & Industrial, Maritime and Shipping, Media and Entertainment, Mining & Metals, Oil, Power, Project, Finance, Real Estate, Technology, Telecommunications.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (careers@templars-law.com), Website (https://www.templars-law.com/careers/).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.templars-law.com/
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a multi-specialisation full service corporate and commercial law firm with offices in Nigeria’s key commercial centres catering exclusively to entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, and growth businesses across several industries, including the FinTech industry.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (St Nicholas House, 10th, 12th & 13th Floors, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos, Nigeria.); Abuja, Nigeria (Abia House, 2nd Floor, Michika Street,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.), Port Harcourt Nigeria (16, Khana Street, D-Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.)
Staff: 22 partners, 50+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Aviation, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Company Secretarial Services, Competition, Compliance & Investigations, Corporate Advisory, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Energy & Infrastructure, Fintech, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Private Equity, Real Estate, Tax, Telecommunications, Media & Technology.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (recruitment@uubo.org), Website (https://uubo.org/careers/).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://uubo.org/
Aluko & Oyebode
Aluko & Oyebode is a globally recognized and awarded Tier-1 Law firm in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Portharcourt. Founded in 1993, Aluko and Oyebode delivers the same level of world class legal services delivered with the highest ethical standards.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (1, Murtala Muhammed Drive (formerly Bank Road) Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria); Abuja, Nigeria (Afri Investment House, 2nd Floor, Right Wing No. 50, Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja), Port Harcourt Nigeria (3rd Floor, Plot 173, Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase III, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria).
Staff: 20+ partners, 80+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Banking; Capital Markets; Competition & Anti-Trust; Corporate Services; Governance, Risk and Compliance; Employment, Immigration and Incentives; Energy and Natural Resources; Financial Institutions Advisory; Infrastructure Finance and PPP; Intellectual Property; International Trade; Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity; Privatisation & Public Procurement; Real Estate; Environmental Social Corporate Governance Advisory; Tax; Telecommunication; Media, Entertainment & Technology; Venture Technology & Emerging Growth Companies; Reporting and Whistleblowing Service; and White Collar Investigation.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (careers@aluko-oyebode.com), Website (https://www.aluko-oyebode.com/careers/).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.aluko-oyebode.com/
AELEX
AELEX is a leading full-service Commercial & Dispute Resolution law firm headquartered in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ghana, having experts in their fields with multi-disciplinary backgrounds and experience.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (4th Floor, Marble House, 1 Kingsway Road, Falomo Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.); Abuja, Nigeria (4th Floor, Adamawa Plaza, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, FCT Abuja.), Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2nd Floor, Right Wing UPDC Building, 26 Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria), Accra, Ghana (Suite C, Casa Maria, 28 Angola Road, Kuku Hill).
Staff: 20+ partners, 80+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Project Finance, Litigation & Arbitration, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Capital Market & Securities Law, Power, Tax Law, International Trade Law, Securities Law, Energy & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance Law, Aviation & Maritime Law, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Telecommunications Law, Media & Entertainment and Financial Technology.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 500,000 Naira; NYSC - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Website (https://www.aelex.com/careers/).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.aelex.com/
Bloomfield
Bloomfield, at the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, is an innovative, solution focused specialist commercial and dispute resolution law firm with a comprehensive broad-based approach to service clients on all aspects of their needs.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria - 15, Agodogba Avenue, ParkView, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Staff: 3 partners, 15+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, M+A & Securities, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Natural Resources, Immigration, Labour & Employment, Intellectual Property, Projects & Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Tax, Transport & Logistics.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 200,000-350,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Website (https://www.bloomfield-law.com/careers); Email (employment@bloomfield-law.com).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.bloomfield-law.com/
Wigwe and Partners
Wigwe and Partners is a commercial/corporate savvy firm with expertise on a broad spectrum of practice areas, configured to effectively cover a wide range of clients’ diverse concerns.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Plot 2, Block 19A, Jerry Iriabe Street, Lekki Phase One, Lagos State.) Abuja, Nigeria (2nd Floor, 251 Herbert Macaulay Way , Central Business District, Abuja.), Port Harcourt, Nigeria (33 Birabi Street, G.R.A Phase One, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.).
Staff: 5 partners, 15+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Construction & Engineering, Capital Market, Financial Services, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure & PPP, Information Technology & Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Media Sports & Entertainment, Power Energy & Natural Resources, Private Equity, Real Estate & Property.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (info@wigweandpartners.com).
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.wigweandpartners.com/
Kenna Partners
Kenna Partners is one of the foremost law firms in Nigeria, combining extensive market and local knowledge with an innovative approach to ensure clients get the best legal solutions.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Kenna Place, 8, Ogunyemi Road Palace Way, Oniru, PO Box 73002, Victoria Island, Lagos).
Staff: 7 partners, 50+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Banking, Compliance & Enquiries, Corporate & Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration, Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Estate and Wealth, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment, Non-Profit & Charitable Organisations, Private Equity, Taxation, Technology & Telecommunications, Transmodal.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (careers@kennapartners.com), website (https://kennapartners.com/application/)
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://kennapartners.com/
Jackson, Etti and Edu
Jackson, Etti and Edu is a sector-focused full-service law firm focused on Energy & Infrastructure, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs), Financial Services, Health & Pharmaceuticals, Public Sector, Technology, Media & Entertainment..
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (RCO Court, 3-5 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.).
Staff: 14 partners, 60+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Banking and Finance, Brand Protection, Commercial Intellectual Property and Data, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Energy and Projects, Immigration, Employment and Private Client Services, Corporate Commercial and general Advisory, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Regulatory, Compliance and Governance.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (jee@jee.africa), website (https://jee.africa/category/careers/), graduate trainee (https://jee.africa/2023-graduate-trainee-program/)
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://jee.africa/
Detail Solicitors
DETAIL is a leading and award-winning corporate and commercial practice firm specializing exclusively in non-court room practice. It has been ranked by Chambers and Partners for the years 2017 to 2020; International Financial Law Review for the years 2014 to 2020; and World Finance as the Best Corporate and Commercial Law Firm, Nigeria, 2015.
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Offices/Location: Lagos, Nigeria (DCS Place, 8 DCS Street, Off Remi Olowude Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria).
Staff: 6 partners, 20+ lawyers.
Practice Areas: Corporate & Commercial; Energy, Power and Infrastructure; Finance & Capital Markets; Legal Tax Advisory; Private Equity; Real Estate & Construction; Technology & Digital Economy.
Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: Entry Level - 300,000 Naira.
Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Bonuses, Paid Leaves.
Promotional Structure: Once every 3 years.
Mode of Application: Email (careers@detailsolicitors.com.), website (https://www.detailsolicitors.com/team-application/)
Mode of Interview: Written and/or Oral assessment.
Relevant Links: https://www.detailsolicitors.com/
Internship opportunities
Here, you will find a list of law firms within and outside Nigeria with internship position availability and the requirements and processes for applying.
Olaniwun Ajayi Blue Experience
Olaniwun Ajayi is one of the leading law firms in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and the United Kingdom (UK) with over 70 lawyers. The Olaniwun Ajayi Blue Experience is an internship program designed for law students and recent law graduates. Various sub-internship initiatives have been created under the Olaniwun Ajayi Blue Experience, for instance, the Olaniwun Ajayi Summer Internship and Blue Experience, the Olaniwun Ajayi Virtual Internship and Blue Experience, etc.
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Venue: Typically Physical and Onsite
Date: Summer Internship - May/June; Virtual Internship - Feb/Mar
Method of application - Email, Website
Duration: Typically 1 month
Remuneration: Paid
Application:
Banwo and Ighodalo Intership
Banwo and Ighodalo is a top-tier law firm in Nigeria with a wide practice area and over 80 solicitors. Banwo and Ighodalo has been ranked as a leading Nigerian law firm in several areas including Capital Markets, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions; Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Project Finance, etc. Banwo and Ighodalo's Internship Program spans a period of 4 weeks and invites highly exception students to partake in trainings and presentations across is practice areas.
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Venue: Typically Physical and Onsite
Method of application - Email.
Duration: Typically 4 weeks
Remuneration: Paid
Application: hr@banwo-ighodalo.com
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