Business Associate

Company Description Platinum & Taylor Hill LP (PTH) is a forward-thinking law firm that combines legal expertise, technology, and business strategy to deliver practical, modern solutions. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Mulliner Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, PTH LP has a growing presence across Abuja, Enugu, Delta, Kano, and Port Harcourt, supported by correspondent offices across Africa. The firm advises startups, corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, and private investors across diverse sectors, including technology, energy, finance, intellectual property, real estate, dispute resolution, and emerging areas such as space and sports law. PTH LP has earned international recognition for innovation, including Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year 2025 and Full Service Law Firm of the Year 2026. Driven by a commitment to reshape legal services, PTH launched PTH Global, an AI-powered legal platform that expands access to legal support for individuals, businesses, and lawyers worldwide.

Role Description The Business Associate will be a part-time team member who supports the firm’s business operations, client service and strategic initiatives. This hybrid role is based in Abuja and Lagos State. As a Business Associate, your responsibilities will include;

• Identifying and approaching prospective clients for the Firm.
• Research on industry trends, target sectors and competitor moves to develop actionable strategies that open up new revenue streams and expands the firm's client base.
• Assist the Firm in exploring new business opportunities and areas of effective collaboration.
• Building relationships with prospective clients and industry executives.
• Facilitating client introductions and meetings.
• Following up on prospects to convert opportunities into client engagements.
• Writing regular business development reports tracking lead activity and client conversion rate with little to no supervision.
• Representing the firm at relevant networking and industry events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, including data interpretation, problem-solving, and the ability to draw actionable insights.
• Candidates should possess foundational business skills, including knowledge of business operations, strategy, and an interest in the intersection of law, technology, and commerce.
• Candidates should possess clear and professional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present information to diverse stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess customer service skills, with a focus on responsiveness, client-centered thinking, and building long-term professional relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Law, Business, Finance, Economics, Management or a related field; experience in professional services or a law firm environment is an advantage.
• Comfort with digital tools, spreadsheets and business software; familiarity with data and AI-driven platforms is beneficial.

Eligibility Requirements

• Based in Lagos or Abuja.
• Available for part-time engagement.
• Willing to undergo required training.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in business development and client acquisition.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a commission-based role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/tJ8mav6p3jEFp9WQ7