Senior Associate (Litigation) at Wole Olanipekun & Co.

Wole Olanipekun & Co. is a Legal Practitioners' firm with offices in Nigeria’s key commercial centers. We are privileged to work with diverse local and international clients to create and implement innovative and practical solutions that are designed to facilitate business in Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate (Litigation)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are currently seeking highly-knowledgeable, self-motivated mid-level career lawyers with proven and solid litigation experience willing to build a thriving legal career at Wole Olanipekun & Co.
• We request that you carefully read the job description and requirements below and if you believe that you have what it takes, we will be very happy to hear from you.

Job Description
The Senior Associate will supervise Associates to carry out the following duties:

• Lead and participate in client briefing meetings;
• Lead and make useful contributions in case strategy meetings and prepare analysis/opinions as required;
• Carry out thorough legal research with very little supervision;
• Draft and review briefs, statements, processes and other documentations in relation to matters handled by the firm;
• Prepare witnesses for trial and engage with clients;
• Make court appearances, attend meetings, sessions, hearings and/or court proceedings (either alone or with a supervisor) in respect of matters handled by the firm;
• Lead settlement meetings as may be required or deemed necessary under certain circumstances;
• Prepare update letters and promptly communicate with clients on the status of their matters;
• Write articles and newsletters periodically on topics relevant to the practice areas of the firm;
• Participate in legal events as may be organized by the firm; and
• Carry out all other duties as may be related to the above scope including liaising with government agencies, court registrars etc.

Requirements
We are looking for experienced lawyers who possess the following:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division).
• BL - Minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division)
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Proven and solid 7-10 years’ experience in litigation in a reputable law firm. The Senior Associate will be required to prepare a brief at the interview stage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong research, intellectual and analytical skills.
• Sound command of English language (oral and written) is a requirement and will be tested at the interview stage.
• Ability to write articles, newsletters and other thought leadership publications.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications.
• Ability to identify key legal issues quickly and efficiently.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2022.