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Senior Legal Counsel / Senior Lawyer March 2026 - Amy Consul

Senior Legal Counsel / Senior Lawyer

Amy Consulting

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Executive Level

Salary

Negotiable

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Application Deadline

6 April 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(23 days left)

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About the Role

As a Senior Legal Counsel / Senior Lawyer, you will assume a pivotal and strategic position, contributing significantly to the legal integrity and operational success of the firm. This executive-level role demands a highly experienced and adept legal professional capable of providing comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance across diverse areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver expert legal counsel and strategic advice on a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues, ensuring robust legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Lead the meticulous drafting, thorough review, and strategic negotiation of complex contracts, agreements, and critical legal documentation.

Drive and ensure rigorous adherence to all applicable laws, industry-specific regulations, and best-in-class corporate governance standards.

Effectively represent the firm's interests in legal matters, high-stakes negotiations, and dispute resolution processes, safeguarding its legal position.

Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to formulate and provide strategic, actionable legal opinions and recommendations to senior management.

Oversee and strategically manage all litigation matters, efficiently liaising with and directing external legal counsel when necessary to achieve favorable outcomes.

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Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of post-call experience, preferably gained within a reputable law firm or a dynamic in-house legal department.

Duly qualified Legal Practitioner with a current and valid practicing license in Nigeria.

Demonstrated mastery in legal drafting, meticulous analytical reasoning, and sophisticated negotiation strategies.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to approach challenges with robust problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, strategic mindset.

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