Senior Associate at ECLAT HR Consulting

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Lead the litigation team in handling complex legal matters at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
• Draft high-quality appellate briefs, respondent briefs, notices of appeal, and other court documents.
•  Conduct trials and hearings from inception to conclusion.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to clients.
• Manage client relationships and attend to all legal issues arising within the firm’s Abuja office.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and legal interns.
• Coordinate day-to-day legal practice management.
• Stay up-to-date with decisions from superior courts and evolving legal standards.
• Ensure proper documentation, file management, and adherence to procedural timelines
• Attend court sessions and represent clients as needed.
• Assist the firm in implementing internal legal compliance frameworks and best practices in litigation management.

Requirements:

• LL.B. degree and LLM. will be an added advantage.
• 10–15 years post-call experience in core litigation practice
• Strong appellate and trial advocacy skills
• Excellent legal drafting, especially briefs and appeals
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
•  Strong organisational and time management skills
•  Excellent written and oral communication (zero tolerance for errors)
•  High computer literacy (Microsoft Office, legal tools)
•  Integrity, discipline, and fear of God
•  Up-to-date knowledge of court decisions and legal developments

Required Competencies:

•  A strong understanding of Nigerian civil and appellate procedure.
• Excellent legal drafting skills (briefs, motions, notices of appeal, opinions)
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision abilities
• Ability to manage the litigation operations effectively