Company: DF Legal (D.F. & Co.) | Location: Lekki, Lagos | Job Type: Full-time | Experience: 9–15 years post-call | Qualification: LL.B. and Call to the Nigerian Bar | Salary: Not Specified
DF Legal (D.F. & Co.), a full-service law firm based in Lekki, Lagos, is recruiting a highly experienced Senior Associate to join its Commercial & Litigation Practice. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in commercial law and litigation, strong leadership abilities, and excellent legal drafting and advocacy skills.
About DF Legal (D.F. & Co.)
DF Legal (D.F. & Co.) is a Nigerian full-service commercial law firm that provides legal advisory and representation services to businesses, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers expertise in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, banking and finance, intellectual property, real estate, energy, and other areas of legal practice, delivering practical and client-focused legal solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
- Handle commercial litigation matters and represent clients where required.
- Conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions.
- Advise clients on commercial transactions and legal risks.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers.
- Support the management of legal matters and daily operations of the practice.
- Manage multiple transactions and litigation matters while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputable university.
- Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of nine (9) to fifteen (15) years’ post-call and NYSC experience in active legal practice.
- A Second Class Upper (2:1) degree from both the university and the Nigerian Law School is an added advantage.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial law, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Significant litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong advocacy and negotiation abilities.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter to [email protected] using “Application for Senior Associate Position” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.