Litigation Officer July 2026 - The Economic Community of Wes

Litigation Officer

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Abuja

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

30 April 2026, 12:00 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Prepare legal opinions and advise on next steps in respect of internal and external claims
  • Carry out thorough investigations with a view to gathering facts, other information and documents required for prosecution or defense of matters involving the Commission, its agencies and special representative offices
  • Prepare and review Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR processes
  • Represent the Commission, its agencies and special representative offices in prosecution or defense of cases in court or ADR
  • Liaise with external counsel to ensure adequate representation of the Commission, its agencies and special representative offices in all dispute resolution proceedings

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law, with a specialization in International, Administrative or Commercial law from a recognized university
  • 5 years progressively practice experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government
  • Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to international law
  • Knowledge and understanding of international law theories, concepts and approaches relevant to organized crime, illicit trafficking, drug demand reduction and related areas
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and rules of international organizations, as well as of applicable jurisprudence legal and administrative expertise to analyze a diverse range of issues and problems in the context of the disciplinary process, and to develop innovative and creative solutions and to litigate employment related matters

 

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Looking for a Full Time Litigation Officer position in Abuja? The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on April 30, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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