Senior Litigation Counsel

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, one of the leading Legal Practitioners and Arbitrators in the Nigerian legal sector, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Litigation Counsel
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• To contribute to the smooth and efficient conduct of litigation and outside counsel including coordinating and directing case strategy, discovery, drafting/editing pleadings and interviewing and preparing witnesses and negotiations.

Description of Duties

• All administrative tasks required for the post.
• Drafting applications to the Courts and having conduct of the case through to judgment being obtained.
• Dealing with any matters concerning the enforcement of judgments.
• Clarifying with client officers any difficult areas and dealing with and responding to any defences and/or counter claims lodged.
• Drafting summonses complaints and indictments in connection with prosecutions by the Council.
• Attending the Court and other Tribunals and advocating on behalf of the Council in litigation actions.
• Providing litigation support to the solicitors in the Litigation Team, including without limitation, preparing witness statements, dealing with discovery and attending court with Counsel.
• Deal with enquiries from solicitors and other external agencies and advice the client of the next step accordingly.
• Negotiating and drafting Consent Orders, directions with the Defendants (or their representatives) and presenting such documentation before the Court as required.
• Attending possession action hearings, negotiating with representatives and preparing and advising of witnesses prior to hearings.
• Attending Defendants’ applications to set aside Judgments and suspended Warrants of Possession.
• Responsible for maintaining the central register of Judgments and Charging Orders and dealing with related enquiries, applications and cancellations.
• Responsible for the preparation of documentation and conduct of emergency injunction proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority in accordance with any relevant legislation.
• Any other duties relevant for the work of the Section as determined by the post holder’s line manager.

Required Education & Skills

• Candidate must be a graduate of Law with minimum of 8 years at the Bar.
• A Master degree from a reputable institution will be an added advantage.
• Ability to handle complex litigation cases, such as trials at the State and Federal High Courts, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
• Deep knowledge of procedural requirements in litigation law and practice.
• Drafting briefs and other legal documents.
• Ability to obtain evidence, evaluate evidence and prepare cases.
• Active litigation Arbitration experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Excellent writing skills with little or no review needed.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and have coping skills to handle difficult personalities, ranging from co-workers to clients.
• Experience working in drafting motions, briefs and preparing for trials is necessary.

Salary

• Open to discussion for the ideal candidate.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using "LIT-U-18" as the subject of your application.

Note: Experienced candidates will be invited for interviews.