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.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
With increased regulation, heightened disclosure requirements and stringent
enforcement practices, a sound governance framework is no longer optional. It is the foundation upon which resilient, transparent and sustainable companies are built.
At Minerva Legal, we have extensive experience advising on the full spectrum of corporate governance and compliance matters. We provide practical and commercially grounded guidance to private and public companies navigating Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, global best practice, and stakeholder expectations.
We advise boards of directors, board committees and senior executives on issues including:
- Contests for corporate control
- Director and officer indemnification and insurance
- Internal controls and risk management systems
- Internal investigations
- Shareholder or regulatory challenges to board authority
- Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
- Fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities
- Emerging governance trends and global best practices
We also support shareholders of listed and privately-held entities on matters such as:
- Designing decision-making frameworks for boards, committees, management and auditors
- Allocation of rights, responsibilities and oversight functions
- Structuring and implementing governance systems that promote accountability, transparency and shareholder value
Our compliance offering includes:
- Regulatory compliance assessments
- Insider trading considerations
- Preparation for annual general meetings, proxy materials and shareholder engagement
- Public disclosure of material events and transactions.
