Senior Associate Lawyer

A full-time Senior Associate Lawyer role based in Nigeria is open to qualified legal professionals with at least seven years of post-call experience.

What it offers

• Lead client matters from initial consultation through resolution
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal opinions
• Represent clients in courts, tribunals and regulatory agencies
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff
• Conduct impactful legal research and stay current with laws and regulations
• Contribute to practice development and business growth initiatives

Who can apply

• Second class upper division Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Minimum 7 years post call experience
• Active practice in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience handling complex matters in one or more key practice areas (e.g., litigation, corporate/commercial law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, real estate)

What you'll do

• Manage a variety of client matters from initial consultation through to resolution
• Draft and review contracts, prepare legal opinions, and handle complex transactions or disputes
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and regulatory agencies
• Engage in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff
• Conduct impactful legal research and stay current with applicable laws and regulations
• Contribute to the firm’s practice and business development initiatives
• Support the firm’s strategic and operational goals

How to apply

• Apply before 2026-09-22