Careers
At Minerva Legal, we recognize that our continued success depends on the talent, dedication, and integrity of our people. As a modern and dynamic law firm, we place significant importance on recruiting and developing individuals with strong academic backgrounds, diverse skills, and a shared commitment to our core values, fostering an inclusive culture where exceptional professionals can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our practice.
We seek intellectually driven lawyers and legal professionals who demonstrate a passion for delivering innovative, effective solutions to complex legal challenges through high-caliber insights and pragmatic advice. Minerva Legal offers rewarding career opportunities across multiple roles supported by structured learning programs; if you share our dedication to excellence, you are invited to join our dynamic team by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@mlpng.com.
Capital Market
At Minerva Legal, our Capital Markets practice provides comprehensive legal and regulatory support to issuers, investors, financial institutions, and market intermediaries involved in capital-raising activities. We advise on the full spectrum of equity and debt transactions, guiding clients through complex regulatory frameworks and helping them access domestic and international capital efficiently and responsibly.
Our lawyers possess a deep understanding of Nigeria’s capital markets ecosystem and the evolving regulatory environment shaped by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), and FMDQ Exchange. We combine technical expertise with commercial insight to ensure our clients achieve successful listings, offerings, and investment outcomes while maintaining full compliance with applicable laws.
Our Expertise Includes:
- Public and Private Offerings: Advising on initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, rights issues, and secondary offerings.
- Debt Capital Markets: Structuring and issuance of bonds, notes, and other debt instruments, including green and sustainability-linked bonds.
- Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients through SEC and NGX registration, disclosure, and reporting requirements.
- Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital restructurings with market implications.
- Collective Investment Schemes: Structuring and advising on mutual funds, REITs, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.
- Private Equity & Venture Capital: Advising on fund formation, portfolio investments, and exit strategies.
- Cross-border Transactions: Supporting international issuances, dual listings, and global depository receipts (GDRs) in coordination with foreign counsel.
- Sustainable Finance: Assisting clients in structuring green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments in alignment with ESG and global best practices.
We work closely with clients to design transaction structures that not only meet their capital needs but also align with their long-term strategic objectives. Our approach emphasizes innovation, risk management, and investor confidence, helping clients thrive in competitive and highly regulated capital markets.
