Joseph Mapur

Results-driven Legal Practitioner with experience in corporate and commercial law, contract management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment law, property law, legal due diligence, and dispute resolution. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice, negotiate and draft commercial agreements, manage legal and regulatory risks, and support business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Adept at advising management on complex legal issues, developing compliance frameworks, and protecting organisational interests through proactive legal risk management.

Possesses strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Associate at Aureole Attorneys (2023-05 – Present)

• Provide legal advisory services to corporate and individual clients on commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, service agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements, distribution agreements, consultancy agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, real estate acquisitions, and financing arrangements.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, statutory compliance, company secretarial matters, and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare legal opinions on company law, commercial law, employment law, and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal audits and compliance reviews to identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Draft and review employment contracts, employee handbooks, workplace policies, codes of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and restrictive covenant clauses.
• Advise clients on land transactions, property acquisitions, title verification, and perfection of legal interests.
• Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings where necessary.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, government institutions, and external stakeholders on behalf of clients.

Legal Officer at Rich Boss Realty LTD (2022-01 – 2023-05)

• Served as in-house legal adviser on corporate, commercial, property, and regulatory matters.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, property agreements, service contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Conducted legal due diligence for land acquisitions and real estate development projects.
• Advised management on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance issues affecting business operations.
• Coordinated legal documentation for corporate transactions and maintained statutory records.
• Represented the company during commercial negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaised with government agencies, land registries, and regulatory authorities to facilitate compliance and project implementation.
• Assisted in developing internal compliance procedures and corporate governance practices.

Associate at Selva Attorneys (2020-11 – 2021-11)

• Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Drafted pleadings, commercial contracts, legal correspondence, and transactional documents.
• Conducted legal due diligence and compliance investigations for corporate transactions.
• Assisted clients with dispute resolution, litigation support, and case management.
• Advised clients on regulatory compliance and corporate governance obligations.
• Assisted in reviewing contractual obligations and identifying legal risks associated with commercial transactions.

BL – Nigerian Law School (2019)

Law – University of Jos (2018)