Associate (Litigation and Dispute Resolution) at S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

​​​​​​​Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent, dedicated, versatile, detail-oriented and resourceful Associate who will be responsible for handling litigation, mediation and arbitration as well as advisory services.
• The successful candidate will be able to draw from a highly diversified and multi-cultural team who each have specialized skills to apply to each project.
• The person will provide transactional and operational support and practical advice, geared towards the effective and efficient management of the risks and legal needs of each transaction/assignment handled.

Responsibilities

• Draft court processes including but not limited to motions, affidavits, written addresses, writs of summons, statements of claim and defense and appellate briefs.
• Conduct mostly civil (and occasionally criminal) litigation in cases before all levels of courts and specialized tribunals in Nigeria.
• Conduct trials and argue contentious and non-contentious motions and addresses.
• Conduct arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings for clients, in both domestic and international settings.
• Work with and advise business clients directly, as well as provide guidance and practical solutions in relation to commercial disputes.
• Advise clients and write legal opinions on various aspects of law.
• Write or participate in the writing of case reviews and thought leadership articles and updates in relation to any of the firm’s practice areas with particular emphasis on commercial dispute resolution.

Desired Qualification, Skills & Experience

• A first degree (2.1) in Law; BL
• A master’s degree in law will be an added advantage.
• 5 year post call experience in litigation/arbitration gained at a reputable and structured law firm.
• Ability to conduct litigation with little or no supervision before various courts.
• Knowledge of legal terminologies for preparing and editing a variety of legal documents.
• Excellent research, legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with drafting of court processes.
• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them.
• Able to demonstrate exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Have a keen eye for detail coupled with good research ability.
• Experience in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).