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Senior Litigation Lawyer

a Law Firm · Abuja

a Law FirmAbujaPosted 30 October 2026

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Where
Abuja, Nigeria
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.

The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents

Strategically counsel clients and potential clients on legal matters

Identify legal or contractual issues and develop new approaches to resolve complex issues

Provide legal advice to senior management regarding various corporate and business matters

Remain current on federal and state laws, regulations, and practices affecting the company business

Manage relationships and collaborate with co-counsel

License to pratice law in the state you are working in

8+ years of experience at a law firm or within an in-house legal department

Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills

Excellent business judgment and high level of professionalism

Ability to work in teams

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: edukereelizabeth@gmail.com and eecojustice@yahoo.com using the position as subject of email.

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