Senior Lawyer at Careers Verified Limited

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem-solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Lawyer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Lawyer to handle complex legal matters, provide expert legal advice, and represent our clients in various legal proceedings.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in litigation, criminal cases, and debt recovery, with established connections with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Police Force, and other government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation cases, including criminal matters and debt recovery.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, including EFCC and the Police.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless legal support.
• Stay up-to-date with changing laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Requirements

• LL.B and BL degrees from reputable institutions.
• Minimum 10 years of experience incriminal law, and debt recovery.
• Strong connections with EFCC, Police, DSS and other government agencies.
• Proven track record of success in complex legal cases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable).
• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.