Counsel (Litigation) at Taiwo Ade & Co.

Taiwo Ade & Co., a full-service law firm in Ikoyi, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Counsel (Litigation)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking an intelligent, motivated and vibrant young lawyer willing to build a thriving legal career within our firm.

Duties

• The Counsel will work under the supervision of the Principal Counsel to carry out the following duties:
• Participate in client briefing meeting to decide the best options for each client (settlement, mediation, arbitration or litigation);
• Participate in strategy meetings and prepare case analysis/opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of each matter;
• Carry out legal research required to prepare the necessary processes or as directed by the supervisor;
• Assist in the preparation of processes in relation to matter handled by the firm;
• Attend proceedings ( either alone or with a supervisor) in respect of matters handled by the firm;
• Participate in 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 matter;
• Carry out all other duties related to the above scope as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
We are looking for lawyers who possess the following:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division).
• BL - Minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division) from the Nigerian Law School.
• 1 - 2 years’ core litigation experience in a good law firm;
• Ability to demonstrate excellent reasoning skills, elocution skills and drafting skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Sound command of the English language (oral and written) and good proofreading skills;
• Familiarity with the court system, filing and procedure in Nigeria (particularly in Lagos High Court divisions and Federal High Court divisions);
• Good understanding of the rules of various courts and the drafting court processes (for instance, statement of claim, writ of summons, etc.) (particularly in Lagos High Court divisions and Federal High Court divisions);
• Ability to identify key legal issues quickly and efficiently;

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiting2025ikoyi@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.