Litigation Lawyer at Beneresa Consulting

Beneresa Consulting is driven by the culture of excellence and strict adherence to global best practices; we have combined our vision with the delivery of services that exceeds customer’s expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Litigation Lawyer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Litigation Lawyer will represent the company in legal proceedings, manage disputes, and coordinate with external solicitors to ensure effective resolution of all litigation matters.
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent advocacy skills, strong legal research ability, and sound judgment in handling corporate and commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company in court proceedings and before relevant regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and review court processes, legal pleadings, and documentation for all litigation cases.
• Liaise with external counsel to monitor and coordinate ongoing court cases.
• Advise management on potential legal exposure, dispute resolution options, and litigation risks.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and defense strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all litigation matters and case files.
• Attend meetings, arbitration sessions, and settlement negotiations as required.
• Provide periodic updates and reports on the status of all active and potential cases.
• Handle pre-litigation matters, including demand letters and settlement negotiations.
• Perform other legal duties as may be assigned by the Head of Legal or the Director.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in law (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L).
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years post-call experience, with a focus on civil and commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated experience handling cases at various court levels.
• Excellent legal drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian legal procedures, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Core Competencies:

• Advocacy and Representation Skills
• Legal Drafting and Research
• Case Management and Documentation
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Professional Integrity and Confidentiality
• Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.

Salary
N150,000 monthly (with other benifit and share profit).

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: benresaconsult@gmail.com, and benezzay03@gmail.com using ''Application – Litigation Lawyer" as the subject of the email.