Litigation & Executive Support Counsel
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Salary
NGN 600,000 - 750,000 monthly
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Legal & Compliance
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Litigation & Executive Support Counsel to join our esteemed legal practice.
This role involves conducting high-level legal research, preparing comprehensive legal documents, and providing crucial support for executive-level matters, ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality and precision.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-level legal research for appellate and trial matters
- Prepare structured research memoranda and litigation summaries
- Draft legal correspondence and background briefs
- Support preparation and organisation of court filings
- Coordinate litigation documentation and track procedural timelines
- Manage schedule alignment relating to case matters
- Maintain strict confidentiality across all engagements
Qualifications
- LL.B and B.L
- 5–7 years post-call experience
- Strong litigation and dispute resolution background
- Demonstrable experience in appellate and trial-level research
- Prior exposure within a SAN-led or highly structured litigation practice is strongly preferred
- Proven drafting depth across motions, briefs, written addresses, and legal memorandum
- Additional academic exposure in English, public administration, management, or a related discipline is an advantage
- Advanced analytical reasoning
- Precision in legal drafting
- Strong legal research capability
- Strict confidentiality awareness
- Executive coordination discipline
- Strong organizational structure and documentation control skills
How to Apply
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The legal landscape in Lagos is increasingly sophisticated, demanding specialized expertise in complex litigation and executive support. This role is central to providing high-level legal research and strategic counsel. Key technical keywords include appellate advocacy, dispute resolution, legal drafting, and procedural timeline management. Your contribution will significantly impact case outcomes, client representation, and the efficient operation of executive-level legal matters, reinforcing the firm's reputation for excellence.
Posted Date
April 14, 2026