About this role
Overview
Job type: Full-Time. Job Field: Legal
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL)
- Master of Laws (LLM) (optional)
Experience
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Minimum of 3–5 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a law firm, with significant exposure to commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, debt recovery, employment disputes, and other dispute resolution matters during this period is essential.
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Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing pleadings, court processes, legal opinions, settlement agreements, and other dispute-related documentation, as well as conducting legal research and providing practical legal advice.
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Proven experience managing dispute matters, including court attendance, case preparation, client engagement, negotiations, and interactions with regulatory bodies, courts, tribunals, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Job Purpose
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The Associate will support the Firm's Dispute Resolution Practice Group by providing legal and advisory services in relation to commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, regulatory disputes, employment disputes, debt recovery matters, and other contentious proceedings. The Associate will support senior lawyers in delivering effective, commercially practical, and client-focused dispute resolution solutions while contributing to the overall growth and effectiveness of the Practice Group.
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Knowledge Needs The ideal candidate should ideally possess a combination of the following competencies, including but not limited to:
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Working knowledge of Nigerian civil and commercial litigation procedures, including proceedings before superior courts of record, specialised tribunals, and regulatory adjudicatory bodies.
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Good understanding of arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including applicable institutional and procedural rules.
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Knowledge of contract law, corporate and commercial disputes, employment disputes, debt recovery, regulatory enforcement matters, and other dispute resolution practice areas.
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Familiarity with relevant court rules, procedural requirements, evidence law, and enforcement processes.
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Ability to conduct thorough legal research and apply legal principles to complex factual scenarios.
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Ability to develop practical, commercially sound, and client-focused dispute resolution strategies.
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Understanding of dispute risk assessment, case management principles, and litigation support processes.
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Ability to work effectively within litigation teams while maintaining high standards of professionalism, ethics, and client service.
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Rewards & Benefits
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Reasonably compensated with usual benefits.
The candidate will be entitled to comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Full medical coverage (including dependents) provided.
- Retirement
Benefits
- Contributions to a pension scheme
- Vacation Leave: 21 days of paid vacation annually.
- Professional Development: Access to training programs and industry conferences to enhance professional growth and stay ahead in industry
- 13th Month
Salary
The candidate will be entitled to a 13th-month salary
- Data Allowance: A monthly data allowance will be provided to ensure the candidate has the necessary resources to remain connected and manage tasks efficiently, especially when working outside of the office.
- Transport Allowance: A monthly transport allowance will also be provided to support commuting expenses and ease the cost of transportation.
- Leave Allowance: The candidate will be entitled to leave allowance.