Senior Associate at a Top-notch Law Firm

A top-notch Law Firm located in Lagos and led by a seasoned Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has an extensive litigation background is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• We require seasoned legal practitioners who have practiced extensively in busy and respected law firms in Nigeria for a minimum period of 8 10 years.
• There is no age limitation or gender barrier, rather our emphasis is on the productivity of the individual, and to this effect every candidate must be able to provide extensive proof of his/her skill, through his/her work portfolio.
• We will require references from former employers, as well as performance ratings from the immediate supervisor of each candidate in his/her last place of employment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of LLB with stellar academic credentials from a highly recognised university in Nigeria or outside Nigeria, but limited to the Commonwealth countries.
• Not less than 8-10 years active practice in a highly regarded law practice.

Experience / Attributes:

• It is important that prospective candidates are independent in their decision making, and are able to act with considerable discretion.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to balance several goals at once, with the initiative to minimize costs/risks and maximize benefits/returns.
• it is further required that applicants for this position must show proven success in management and supervision.

Remuneration
Successful candidates will be offered exceptional career growth progression within the Firm as well as the following remuneration:

• Health insurance
• Daily meal subsidy
• Vehicle loan scheme
• Pension scheme
• Excellent monthly take home, far above the industry standard. This is negotiable and depends mainly on the level of experience demonstrated by each individual.
• Guaranteed performance-based annual bonus.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2020.