Lawyer at Value Edge Management Services Limited

Value Edge Management Services Limited is a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are currently seeking for passionate legal professionals with a strong background in litigation who are looking to contribute to impactful legal work within a supportive and challenging environment.

Job Description

• Attending court hearings (and doing the preparation beforehand)
• Research the facts of cases to determine which side has the strongest argument.
• Drawing up contracts and other legal documents
• Participating in negotiations with opposing counsel until settlement is reached on one or more issues in a case
• Explaining the law and giving general legal advice
• Settling disputes and supervising any agreements
• Researching and gathering evidence regarding case law and statutes related to the case at hand
• Analyzing legal documents and ensuring that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Stay updated on legal developments and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Drafting complaints, motions, and briefs in support of clients’ cases
• Assisting on our secretariat, organizing and managing board and partner meetings, and all related organizational and planning activities.
• Drafting legal documents such as motions and briefs
• Reviewing court orders and rulings to ensure compliance with judicial rulings
• Performing other duties as required
• Communicating with clients regarding their case status and any updates to their case
• Proposing settlement offers based on the facts of a case to avoid trial

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in active litigation Trial inclusive
• Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vedgerecruitment@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.