Senior Associate at Izy Global Partners LLP

Izy Global Partners LLP is a premium legal advisory firm serving Ultra High Net Worth individuals, international aviation finance counterparties, and senior corporate executives. We operate across five service lines; Aviation Finance, Real Estate, Financing, Private Wealth, and Legal & Compliance Advisory. We are at the founding stage and building a team of professionals who match the standard of work we deliver.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Key Responsibilities
Dispute Resolution & Litifation:

• Lead all domestic and international arbitration proceedings before various Courts of Arbitration and Multi-Door Courthouses
• Conduct commercial litigation before the Federal High Court, State High Courts, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on dispute strategy: whether to litigate, arbitrate, mediate, or pursue structured negotiation
• Draft all court and arbitral processes; pleadings, affidavits, written addresses, notices of appeal, briefs of argument
• Handle enforcement of judgments and foreign arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 and the New York Convention 1958
• Conduct pre-litigation advisory, draft demand letters, manage without-prejudice communications and settlement structuring
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft legal opinions across contentious matters

Transactional:

• Draft and review all capital raise documentation: term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, convertible note agreements, and SAFEs
• Review and negotiate M&A documentation: share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, warranties, indemnities, and completion mechanics
• Prepare legal due diligence reports for financing and real estate transactions; advise clients on identified risks and mitigants
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts: services agreements, joint ventures, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and employment contracts
• Draft trust deeds, letters of wishes, succession documentation, wills, deeds of family arrangement, and estate administration correspondence
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence: title investigations, corporate registry searches, regulatory checks, and litigation searches

Other:

• Supervise, train, and develop Junior Associate by by assigning work, reviewing output, and conducting monthly development reviews

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years post-call Nigerian legal practice with a clear focus on dispute resolution - arbitration and/or commercial litigation
• Demonstrable experience conducting litigation and arbitrations as lead or sole counsel on at least two matters
• Federal High Court, State High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court experience
• Valid current-year NBA Practising Certificate (mandatory)
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) membership is a strong advantage
• Experience with cross-border disputes and enforcement of foreign awards is a strong advantage

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and brief Cover Note to: office@izyglobalpartners.com clearly indicating “Senior Associate” as the subject of your mail.