Job Description
- Application Deadline: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Litigation and Commercial Lawyer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with vast knowledge of Commercial law and litigation experience to join us as a Senior Associate. The ideal Candidate will be able to handle complex corporate, commercial and litigation briefs efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle complex litigation cases at the State and Federal High Courts, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
- Prepare briefs and other legal documents.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, shareholders' agreements, joint venture agreements, share sale and purchase agreements, loan agreements, and other types of commercial agreements.
- Provide expertise in Technology law, Banking law, Property law and corporate restructuring to mention a few.
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least 7 years of active post call experience in litigation, alternative dispute resolution and commercial law practice
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Excellent drafting skills and command of the English language.
- Strong experience in handling commercial transactions and writing opinions.
- Excellent research skills, thoroughness, and diligence.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Personal Qualities Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work without supervision.