NYSC Associate (Legal)

Job Description

Job Title – NYSC Associate (Legal)
Location – Lagos

Yingke is a full-service, international law firm, with its headquarters located in Beijing. Founded in 2001, Yingke Law Firm has established a strong reputation in the Chinese legal services market. With more than 9,000 lawyers in China, the firm is one of the largest law firms in Asia.

The NYSC Associate will support the legal team in delivering high-quality legal services across litigation, advisory, and corporate matters. This role provides an opportunity for corps members to gain hands-on experience in a structured, international law firm environment while contributing to client service delivery and daily legal operations.

Key Responsibilities
•Conduct legal research and draft memos
•Support litigation, corporate, and advisory matters
•Assist with client documentation and court processes
•Participate in contract drafting and review
•Handle day-to-day legal and administrative tasks within the firm
•Support compliance and regulatory documentation where required

Requirements
•LL.B and B.L (First Class preferably minimum Second Class Upper),
•Valid NYSC status (serving or posted to Lagos)
•Strong research, writing, and communication skills
•Detail-oriented and highly professional

What You’ll Gain
•Practical legal experience
•Exposure to cross-border and corporate work
•Mentorship from experienced legal professionals