Senior Litigation Counsel July 2026 - Injustice Is Real (IIR

Senior Litigation Counsel

Injustice Is Real (IIR)

Job Type

Volunteer

Location

Lagos

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

8 June 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Lead and support appeals relating to wrongful convictions and complex disputes
  • Provide pro bono legal representation to vulnerable and underprivileged individuals
  • Prepare legal arguments, court processes, and case strategy for superior courts
  • Conduct advanced legal research and drafting
  • Mentor junior lawyers, interns, and legal volunteers where required
  • Collaborate with local and international legal professionals on strategic legal projects
  • Lead or support appeals involving wrongful convictions and complex legal disputes
  • Provide pro bono legal representation to vulnerable and underserved individuals
  • Prepare appellate briefs, legal arguments, case strategy, and court processes
  • Conduct advanced legal research and legal drafting
  • Support strategic litigation and justice reform initiatives
  • Mentor junior lawyers, interns, and legal volunteers where appropriate

 

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Qualified legal practitioner in Nigeria
  • LLB and BL qualifications
  • 5–7 years post-call experience
  • Demonstrable experience handling contested matters in superior courts
  • Strong litigation, advocacy, and legal drafting skills
  • Ability to work independently and within remote teams
  • Expertise in appeal, litigation, and courtroom procedures.
  • Strong legal research and case preparation skills.

 

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Looking for a Volunteer Senior Litigation Counsel position in Lagos? Injustice Is Real (IIR) is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on June 8, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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