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Senior Litigation Counsel
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Senior Litigation Counsel

  • Oversee all legal operations in the litigation department.
  • Represent clients in complex litigation cases with minimal or no supervision.
  • Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, court processes, letters, and petitions, etc.
  • Provide legal opinions, solutions, and regulatory compliance advice.
  • Supervise junior associates and ensure quality delivery of legal services.
  • Meet up with crucial deadlines, display creativity/sharpness, and work under pressure without supervision.
  • Organize and provide regular reports on the status of cases.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with First Class or Second Class Upper.
  • Called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of Second Class Lower.
  • Minimum of 6 years post-call experience in litigation.
  • Exceptional litigation, legal drafting, and analytical skills (This will be tested).
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities (This will be tested)
  • A Master's Degree in Law is an added advantage.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Initiative and flexibility
  • Accuracy and attention to details
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Empowering others
Job Category: Litigation
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Abuja

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