Senior Lawyer

Practice Area: Civil Law, Commercial Law, Litigation

Job Summary:

Civil and Commercial Advocate

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in civil and commercial litigation in court, tribunals, and arbitration proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documents including contracts, notices, pleadings, affidavits, and agreements.
• Provide legal advice to clients on matters related to property disputes, breach of contract, torts, consumer protection, and business transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and argumentation.
• Negotiate settlements, mediate disputes, and provide risk assessment to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and legal precedents.
• Ensure compliance with procedural timelines and documentation standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B); Master’s Degree (LL.M) is an advantage.
• Valid license to practice law and enrolment with the Bar Council.
• 3+ years of experience in civil and/or commercial litigation or legal advisory.
• Excellent command of legal drafting, communication, and argumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• High ethical standards and a client-focused approach.

Preferred Experience:

• Handling cases related to contracts, property, partnership disputes, debt recovery, consumer protection, and intellectual property.
• Familiarity with arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).