The Legal Executive Assistant Intern will support the Business Support Services Unit, working closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, who is part of the Nigeria Senior Leadership Team. This role provides exposure to legal operations, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and strategic business support activities.

• Job Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Internship (12 months)
• Salary: Not stated

The British Council is offering a 12-month internship in Lagos as a Legal Executive Assistant, focused on providing legal, governance, compliance, and executive administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. This role is designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in legal operations and corporate governance.

• Drafting, reviewing, formatting, and proofreading legal, governance, and business documents.
• Managing document repositories, SharePoint sites, and filing systems.
• Coordinating Senior Leadership Team projects, meetings, and workshops (including logistics, diary management, minute-taking, and follow-ups).
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including visits, partnerships, and executive events.
• Handling correspondence on governance, sponsorships, partnerships, and legal enquiries.
• Assisting with audits, compliance, risk management, and contract administration.
• Supporting data protection and information governance activities.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding policies.

• Recent graduate (within the last 3 years).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Good time management and scheduling skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here. Candidates must ensure they have the right to live and work in Nigeria (visa support is limited). Shortlisting will assess qualifications, skills, and alignment with British Council values: Open & Committed, Expert & Inclusive, Optimistic & Bold. Selection involves shortlisting and interviews, with proficiency in English required.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit

This internship is ideal for a recent graduate based in Lagos with strong organizational skills and an interest in legal operations, governance, and corporate administration. It offers hands-on experience with a reputable international organization and the opportunity to develop skills in legal and executive support.

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