SENIOR ASSOCIATE

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ROLE

Job Summary

To provide technically sound and commercially relevant legal advice while building, maintaining, and expanding strong client relationships.

Job Objective

To manage litigation matters and projects while supervising and mentoring Associates within the team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will be required to:

• Provide high-quality legal advice and guidance to clients, including at short notice where required.
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and other adjudicatory bodies.
• Demonstrate strong client relationship management skills, generate repeat business, and attract new clients.
• Participate actively in business development, pitches, tenders, and client engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and business development materials.
• Develop and implement an annual team strategy, including market assessment, competitor analysis, and identification of the team’s competitive advantage.
• Prepare and implement a personal annual development and leadership plan, including mentoring and performance monitoring of team members.
• Be accountable for the training, coaching, and development of Associates, paralegals, trainees, and new hires.
• Maintain accurate time records, ensure proper billing, and follow up promptly on fee notes.
• Ensure transparency with clients regarding fees and disbursements and provide regular updates.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Managing Partner or Partners.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Be a graduate of a reputable university
• Have graduated with a Second-Class Upper Division (2:1) from the University and/or the Nigerian Law School
• Minimum of 10+ years’ post-call experience with excellent academic credentials.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• A commercially focused mindset combined with strong legal expertise.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Proven resilience and confidence in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to stay current with legal, technological, and professional developments and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Must be a highly skilled and effective litigator.

HOW TO APPLY:

· Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs with qualifications stated and cover letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of the e-mail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦450,000.00 - ₦500,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person