Litigation Officer

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Job Title: Litigation Officer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• Responsible for supporting the effective management of litigation and investigation activities by providing legal research, preparing case documentation, and coordinating court processes to ensure timely, cost-effective resolution of disputes.
• The role ensures compliance with legal procedures, internal policies, and regulatory requirements while contributing to the development of sound legal strategies and risk mitigation.

Role Accountabilities

• Research and Preparation of legal opinions on coverage issues, liability and quantum of damages.
• Carriage of and responsibility for the delivery of cost effective and efficient resolutions of disputed claims.
• Preparation of pleadings and related materials.
• Managing the litigation proceedings and filings (such as conducting internal fact investigation, preparing and filling pleadings, handling discovery, reviewing legal briefs, and preparing cases for trial and/or settlement).
• Ensures court Attendances for motions, pre-trials and trials.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 3 years of active experience in civil and commercial litigation. Experience specifically within the energy sector or a top-tier law firm with a power desk is a significant advantage.
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar (Candidate must be a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria)

Competencies & Skills:

• Corporate Governance
• Legal Advisory
• Legal Drafting
• Litigation Management
• Contract Management
• Demonstration of Investigative rigor and ability to draft comprehensive pleadings
• Proficiency in using legal research tools to provide opinions on Liability and Quantum of Damages
• Ability to view a legal case through a cost-benefit lens.
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.