Alan & Grant
Consulting + 2 more
Description
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
Minimum of ten (10) years post-call litigation experience.
Proven experience handling complex litigation matters before superior courts of record.
Demonstrable experience in commercial litigation, civil litigation, regulatory disputes, corporate disputes, and/or arbitration.
Responsibilities
Litigation & Courtroom Advocacy
- Handle and manage complex litigation matters before trial and appellate courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and other dispute resolution forums.
- Develop litigation strategies and provide sound legal opinions on contentious matters.
Legal Drafting & Documentation
- Draft and review originating processes, pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, briefs of argument, appellate processes, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Prepare legal opinions, case analyses, and advisory memoranda for clients and management.
- Ensure accuracy, technical soundness, and compliance with applicable laws, procedural rules, and court requirements.
Client Advisory & Relationship Management
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients on dispute prevention, risk exposure, and litigation management.
- Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and timely updates on case progress.
- Attend client meetings, strategy sessions, and negotiations.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior associates and litigation support staff.
- Review work prepared by junior lawyers to ensure quality and consistency.
- Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the practice group.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Participate in mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- Advise clients on dispute resolution alternatives and settlement strategies.
- Draft settlement terms and negotiated resolutions where applicable.
Practice Development & Firm Contribution
- Contribute to the development and expansion of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice.
- Support legal publications, thought leadership initiatives, seminars, and professional presentations.
- Assist with preparation of pitches, proposals, and business development materials.
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