• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Associate (Lagos)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

The ideal Candidate for this role should be a distinguished legal practitioner who combines technical mastery with strategic commercial thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of complex litigation portfolios, developing winning legal strategies aligned with client commercial objectives.


• Appear as lead or co-counsel in superior courts of record and before various arbitral tribunals.


• Produce sophisticated legal documents, including originating processes, appellate briefs, written addresses, and comprehensive legal opinions.


• Proactively identify legal risks and provide strategic counsel on regulatory compliance and dispute-related exposures to minimize client liability.


• Act as a primary point of contact for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, ensuring clear communication and trust.


• Supervise and mentor junior associates, ensuring the highest standards of quality control and professional development within the dispute resolution team.

Requirements

• LL.B and B.L. (A Master’s degree in Law/LL.M or professional certifications like CIArb will be a distinct advantage)


• 8–10 years of post-call experience, with a heavy focus on commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).


• A proven track record of handling significant matters in superior courts, demonstrating exceptional oral advocacy and presence.


• The ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable, sound legal judgment.


• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters under tight deadlines.


• Unimpeachable ethics and a high level of discretion in handling sensitive legal matters.