You didn't go to law school to spend 40 hours a week on formatting memos and chasing KYC documents.
I bridge the gap between high-level legal strategy and the relentless admin it requires. As a lawyer specializing in corporate/commercial law, I provide high-impact support that goes beyond standard VA services.
My Legal & Admin Toolkit:
• Corporate Governance: Drafting board minutes, managing CAC filings, and maintaining statutory registers.
• Legal Research & Writing: Developing comprehensive memos and articles that meet court or boardroom standards.
• Deadline Architecture: Managing your court dates, filing windows, and contract renewals with clinical precision.
• Client Liaison: Managing high-stakes correspondence with the professional tone your practice demands.
I’m here to offload the friction so you can focus on the law. Ready to reclaim your billable hours?
Contract Management
Contract Drafting
Legal
Legal Assistance
Project Management
Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Academic Editing
Academic Writing
General Transcription
Virtual Assistance
Anastasia I.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
5.0
86 jobs
Hi there! 👋
Need airtight contracts, data privacy compliance, or strategic guidance for cross-border business growth?
I’m Anastasia, a qualified Attorney, Chartered Arbitrator, and Chartered Banker with a unique blend of legal, financial, and strategic experience gained from working with international law firms, multinational corporations, and global startups.
My career spans law, finance, and business strategy, giving me the ability to solve complex problems where legal insight, commercial understanding, and practical solutions must work together. Whether you’re a startup, a growing business, or an individual, I act as your business partner; simplifying complex laws and balancing compliance with commercial goals so you can move forward confidently.
💼 Key Services
Contracts & Transactions – NDAs, service/vendor agreements, employment & contractor contracts, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, M&A support, influencer and sponsorship agreements, partnership or shareholder deals, lease or real-estate documents, and redlining/negotiation before you sign.
Corporate Structuring & Governance – Global entity formation, startup legal packages, board governance, and compliance programs.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity – Compliance with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), NDPA (Nigeria), and POPIA (South Africa). Privacy policies, cookie notices, terms & conditions, and data-processing agreements.
Employment & HR Advisory – International employment contracts, employee handbooks, and workplace policies.
Real Estate & Investment Support – Leases, purchase agreements, and due diligence for cross-border property and asset acquisitions.
Financial & Regulatory Insight – Risk management, banking and fintech compliance, and AML/KYC frameworks.
Advisory & Consultation – Legal opinions, risk assessments, compliance strategy, and ongoing legal support for everyday decisions.
⚖️ Why Clients Hire Me?
✔ Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Legal + financial + strategic insight for practical, commercially sound solutions.
✔ Global Perspective: Experience across Africa, Europe, the UK, the U.S., the UAE, and Canada ensures seamless multi-jurisdictional support.
✔ Business-Oriented Approach: I balance legal compliance with commercial goals through clear communication, risk-aware strategies, and fast turnaround.
📩 Let’s Work Together
Message me to arrange a complimentary consultation to talk about contracts, privacy, compliance, corporate structuring, or any global legal or strategic need.
Let’s protect your interests and explore new opportunities, wherever you operate and whatever your needs may be.
Corporate Governance
Contract Drafting
Legal Research
Corporate Law
Document Review
Anti-Money Laundering
Reputation Management
Article Writing
Content Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Writing
Legal Consulting
Emmanuel O.
Ikeja, Nigeria
$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs
𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗡𝗗𝗔𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀.
Poorly structured contracts don’t just create confusion, they create liability.
I work with business owners, startups, agencies, and growing companies to draft clear, enforceable business agreements aligned with corporate law principles and commercial best practices.
My focus is simple:
Structure contracts that protect your interests before problems arise.
🔹 Core Corporate & Contract Services
• NDA Drafting & Confidentiality Agreements
• Service Agreements & Consulting Contracts
• Employment & Independent Contractor Agreements
• Shareholders & Partnership Agreements
• LLC Operating Agreements
• Master Services Agreements (MSA)
• Software & IP Ownership Agreements
• Asset Purchase & Business Acquisition Agreements
• Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policies
• Contract Review & Risk Analysis
🔹 How I Protect Your Business
✔ Define clear rights and obligations
✔ Allocate risk strategically
✔ Protect intellectual property
✔ Structure enforceable payment terms
✔ Reduce exposure to contract disputes
✔ Strengthen commercial relationships
🔹 Who I Work With
• Startups formalizing operations
• Founders onboarding partners or investors
• Agencies hiring contractors
• Businesses entering commercial partnerships
• Companies needing structured, compliant documentation
Contracts should not be generic templates.
They should reflect your business model, your risk exposure, and your long-term objectives.
If you need structured, professional contract drafting aligned with Business & Corporate Law standards, let’s discuss your agreement requirements.
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Corporate Law
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Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
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Document Review
Contract Management
Legal Agreement
Legal Writing
Legal Negotiation
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Prenuptial Agreement
Legal Assistance
Esther O.
Lagos, Nigeria
$10/hr
4.9
29 jobs
I am a Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance Consultant with a strong background in legal research, commercial advisory, and corporate law support for businesses navigating complex regulatory environments.
I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations build strong governance structures, stay compliant with applicable regulations, and reduce legal and operational risk through practical, business-focused legal support.
My work focuses on translating legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable frameworks that businesses can actually implement. This includes corporate governance documentation, compliance reviews, policy development, and regulatory research tailored to industry and jurisdictional needs.
Over the years, I have supported clients across areas such as telecommunications regulation, corporate structuring, contract advisory, and dispute-related legal research. This has strengthened my ability to analyze legal issues quickly and provide well-reasoned, commercially sound guidance.
What I can help you with:
• Corporate Governance Advisory & Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance Reviews & Risk Assessments
• Legal Research & Legal Memoranda
• Commercial Contract Drafting & Review
• Policy Development & Internal Governance Frameworks
• Due Diligence & Legal Due Diligence Support
• Telecommunications & Sector-Specific Regulatory Research
My approach is practical and detail-oriented. I focus on ensuring that legal frameworks not only meet regulatory expectations but also support business efficiency and long-term growth.
If you need structured, reliable legal support to strengthen your governance systems or understand regulatory obligations more clearly, I can help you build solutions that are both compliant and commercially effective.
Corporate Law
Regulatory Compliance
Legal Research
Legal Drafting
SEC Regulation
Legal Writing
Legal Agreement
Legal Assistance
Legal Pleadings
Legal Negotiation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation
Due Diligence
Risk Assessment
Contract Law
Contract Drafting
David O.
Abuja, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
9 jobs
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁, 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀, 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.
With hands-on experience supporting U.S.-based matters (including California Lemon Law and personal injury), I understand the importance of precision, structure, and procedural compliance.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞:
Litigation drafting (motions, pleadings, affidavits, complaints)
Discovery support and document review
Legal research (case law, statutes, issue-based analysis)
Contract drafting and review (NDAs, agreements, redlining)
Case file organization and chronology building
Court-ready and filing-ready documentation
How I work:
I turn scattered information into clear, structured, and compliant legal documents, ready for filing, negotiation, or review.
You can expect:
Accurate legal writing aligned with your jurisdiction
Organized, easy-to-review documents
Fast turnaround without compromising quality
Clear communication and reliable updates
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞:
Solo attorneys and small law firms
Litigation-heavy practices
Legal teams needing ongoing paralegal support
If you need dependable legal support that reduces workload and improves efficiency, I’m here to help.
📩 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝.
Litigation Legal Assistant and Paralegal with hands-on experience supporting California Lemon Law and Personal Injury cases. Skilled in court filing, e-filing via One Legal, discovery drafting, legal calendaring, and case management for U.S. law firms.
Legal • Legal Assistance • Legal Consulting • Legal Writing • Legal Research • Legal Drafting • Legal Documentation • Legal Compliance • Legal Operations • Legal Billing • Legal Case Management Software • Court Filing • Filing-Ready Documents • Court-Ready Documents • Procedural Compliance • Paralegal • Litigation Paralegal • Family Law • Civil Law • Personal Injury Law • Immigration Law • Bankruptcy • Estate Planning • Employment Law • Corporate Law • Contract Law • Real Estate Law • Healthcare Law • Trademark Law • Intellectual Property Law • Eminent Domain • Draft Documentation • Document Review • Document Analysis • File Documentation • Draft Correspondence • Motion Drafting • Pleadings • Affidavits • Declarations • Exhibits • Evidence Review • Discovery • Deposition Summaries • Contract Drafting • Contract Review • Non-Disclosure Agreement • Non-Solicitation • Non-Circumvention • Partnership Agreement • Shareholder Agreement • Vesting Agreement • Terms & Conditions • Privacy Policy • GDPR Compliance • Compliance Review • Litigation Support • Pre-Litigation • Federal Litigation • CM/ECF • AAA Arbitration • Motions • Appeals • Tribunal • Office Actions • Demand Letters • Letter Before Action • Administrative Support • Case Management • Operations Management • SOP Development • Procedure Development • Billing
Legal Research
Family Law
Legal
Legal Writing
Legal Consulting
Legal Assistance
Legal Drafting
Intellectual Property Law
Corporate Law
Trademark
Academic Writing
Document Review
Draft Documentation
Immigration Law
File Documentation
Contract Drafting
Draft Correspondence
Contract Law
Microsoft Excel
Administrative Support
Comfort K.
Lagos, Nigeria
$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Cross-Border Business Formation & Startup Consultant | Corporate Law Expert | Contracts & Compliance Specialist.
I am a business and corporate lawyer with strong experience in contract drafting and review, legal research and writing, corporate governance, and compliance-focused legal documentation. I support entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits, and growing businesses with clear, practical, and legally sound solutions tailored to real-world business needs.
My work focuses on helping clients identify legal risks, strengthen contracts, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and resolve disputes proactively, while meeting tight deadlines and delivering clear, actionable guidance in plain English.
💼 CORE LEGAL SERVICES
Contract Drafting, Review & Enforcement
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising business and commercial contracts
• Service agreements, NDAs, employment and contractor agreements
• Shareholder, operating, and intercompany agreements
• Terms of Service, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policies
• SaaS, web platform, and mobile app contracts
• Contract interpretation, redlining, and negotiation support
• Risk identification, compliance review, and contract improvement
• Payment enforcement, unpaid invoice support, and demand letters
Corporate & Business Law
• LLC and corporate formation
• Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and operating agreements
• Shareholder and member control agreements
• Corporate governance and compliance documentation
• Share restructuring, equity allocation, and internal agreements
• Ongoing legal advisory support for small businesses and startups
M&A & Transactional Support
• Asset Purchase Agreements (APA) and Stock Purchase Agreements (SPA)
• Ancillary transaction documents (assignments, non-competes, etc.)
• Legal due diligence (contracts, licenses, permits, governance risks)
• Risk-ranked issue spotting with practical recommendations
• Redlines and negotiation assistance
Legal Research, Writing & Litigation Support
• Legal research and case law analysis
• Statutory and regulatory analysis
• Research-backed legal memoranda and summaries
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and formal legal responses
• Demand letters and dispute notices
• Clear, direct, and assertive legal writing where required
• Familiarity with Westlaw and LexisNexis research workflows
Nonprofit Law & Compliance
• IRS 501(c)(3) formation (Form 1023 & 1023-EZ)
• Nonprofit bylaws, governance policies, and board compliance
• Ongoing federal and state compliance
• Conflict of interest and governance best practices
• Regulatory risk management and documentation
Compliance, Risk & Governance Advisory
• Federal and state compliance reviews
• Identifying legal risks and gaps
• Regulatory due diligence
• Practical compliance recommendations
• Preventative legal support to reduce future disputes
International & Cross-Border Legal Support
• Foreign-owned LLCs and cross-border structuring
• Cross-border contracts and compliance considerations
• Advising on international business operations and documentation
• Experience supporting clients across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
✅ WHAT CLIENTS VALUE MOST ABOUT MY WORK
• Clear, practical, business-focused legal advice
• Strong attention to detail and legal accuracy
• Ability to work independently and reliably
• Responsive communication and professionalism
• Comfort handling tight deadlines and urgent matters
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Flexible engagement: short-term projects or ongoing advisory
IDEAL FOR CLIENTS WHO NEED
• Contract drafting or contract review
• Business or corporate legal support
• Legal research and writing
• Compliance and risk analysis
• Demand letters or dispute support
• Startup, SaaS, or small business legal counsel
• Nonprofit formation and governance
• Ongoing legal advisory on an as-needed basis
If you need a lawyer who delivers structured, enforceable documents, identifies risks early, and provides practical legal guidance aligned with your business goals, I’m ready to help.
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Contract Drafting
Legal Agreement
Nonprofit Organization
Legal Drafting
Legal Consulting
Intellectual Property Protection
Trademark Consulting
Company Registration
Corporate Law
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Tax Exemption Submission
Terms & Conditions
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Due Diligence
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
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