Senior Associate Lawyer

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Rayfield Associates seeks a Senior Associate Lawyer for full-time role in Abuja or Port Harcourt. Requires 7+ years post-call experience and a law degree. Responsibilities include managing client matters, representing clients, and supervising junior staff. Salary range NGN 400,000 - 600,000.

• Manage complex legal matters from consultation to resolution.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff.
• Requires strong advocacy, negotiation, and leadership skills.

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Find a Job + + + + Search Senior Associate Lawyer Rayfield Associates Legal Services 1 month ago Easy apply Rest of Nigeria Full Time Law & Compliance NGN 400,000 - 600,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary We seek to hire a suitable candidate for this role Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 7 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Job descriptions & requirements Responsibilities: Manage a variety of client matters from initial consultation through to resolution, including drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing legal opinions, and handling complex transactions or disputes. The role also involves representing clients before courts, tribunals, and regulatory agencies, as well as engaging in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions. Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff in the firm, ensuring high-quality legal work, research, and adherence to deadlines. Responsibilities also include impactful legal research, staying current with applicable laws and regulations. Contributing to the firm’s practice and business development initiatives, as well as supporting the firm’s strategic and operational goals. Requirements: Strong academic record with a minimum of a second-class upper division Bachelor’s degree in Law. Minimum 7 years' post-call experience and active practice in a similar role within a reputable law firm or in-house legal department. Proven experience handling complex matters in one or more key practice areas (e.g., litigation, corporate/commercial law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, real estate, or energy and infrastructure) Strong legal drafting and review skills, including the ability to prepare contracts, pleadings, opinions, and advisory documents with precision and clarity. Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, case law, regulatory frameworks and provide practical, client-oriented advice. Demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills, including experience appearing in court or before tribunals and engaging in settlement or commercial negotiations. Leadership and people management abilities, including supervising junior colleagues, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative team environment. High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, with strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple matters simultaneously with little or no supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders. Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, standard office software and legal research tools; comfortable working with digital document management and case management systems. Willingness to work on-site in Abuja or Port Harcourt and, when required, travel for client meetings, hearings, or transactions. Additional qualifications, such as an LL.M. and relevant professional certifications, are an added advantage. Location: Abuja and Port Harcourt Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? Cancel Proceed Similar jobs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential 3 years ago Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential 3 years ago View More Stay Updated Join our newsletter and get the latest job listings and career insights delivered straight to your inbox. v2.homepage.newsletter_signup.choose_type Jobseeker Employer Email address * We care about the protection of your data. Read our Notify Me We care about the protection of your data. Read our privacy policy .