Legal Intern

Legal Intern

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and hard-working individual with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.  

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to support our Legal Team to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support the continued growth of Charterhouse Lagos. 

 

Job Description

 

Position:         Legal Intern

Reporting to:        Government Liaison and Legal Manager

Department:          Legal 

Position Type:       Temporary Fixed-Time Contract 

 

Role Overview:   This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in legal practice to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic professional environment, supporting legal research, documentation, and administrative legal tasks.

 

Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.  

 

Qualifications and Experience 

Essential :

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Minimum of 2.2.
• Barrister at Law (BL).
• NYSC or 0 – 1 year of experience in Legal and administrative Practice in either a Law firm or corporate setting. 

 

Skills & Competencies 

Desirable:

• Experience in the education sector or familiarity with private school operations. 

 Essential :

• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English and Yoruba Language.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
   

Personal Attributes 

Self-motivated and goal oriented.

Friendly and professional demeanour.  

Team player with a collaborative attitude. 

Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos. 

Ability to maintain a professional demeanour. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

1. Contract Support: 

• First-level review of contracts. 
• Formatting, proofreading, and tracking of agreements.
• Maintaining a contract database. 

 

2. Regulatory & Compliance Support: 

• Tracking regulatory deadlines and filings.
• Assisting with documentation for inspections and permits.
• Liaising with relevant authorities where required. 
   

3. Data Protection Support: 

• Maintaining data protection records and documentation. 
• Supporting compliance monitoring and internal audits. 
• Assisting with policy updates and staff communications. 

 

4. Administrative & Research Support:

• Legal research on Nigerian laws and regulations. 
• Preparing summaries and briefs. 
• Managing correspondence and follow-ups.

5. Internal Coordination:

• Supporting communication with departments on legal and compliance matters. 
• Ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping. 

Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.