Senior Associate (Abuja)

Job Title: Senior Associates

Location: Abuja

Our client is a leading dispute resolution and commercial Law firm in Nigeria with a strong reputation for integrity in Legal Service Delivery.

The company is seeking to hire Senior Associates who will be responsible for managing active litigation matters from case preparation through court proceedings, conducting detailed legal research, and drafting high-quality briefs, written addresses, opinions, and other legal documents.

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.

Benefits

₦800,000 - ₦1,000,000 Monthly net