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Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

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We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

About us

Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

Our subsidiaries

We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

Litigation Officer

Overview

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Officer to manage litigation matters, coordinate external legal counsel, support dispute resolution and debt recovery, and protect the legal and commercial interests of Still Earth Group and its subsidiaries.

Company: Still Earth Holdings
Location: Nigeria, with assignments across Group locations.
Employment type: Full Time
Experience required: 4–6 years post-call experience in litigation, dispute resolution, or contentious legal practice.
Job level: Mid-Senior Level

Closing date: 27 November 2026.

How to apply

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com with the subject line Litigation Officer - [Your Name].

Specific Skills
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
  • 4–6 years’ post-call experience in litigation, dispute resolution, or contentious legal practice.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian court procedures, civil and commercial litigation, court processes, and statutory deadlines.
  • Excellent legal drafting, research, analytical, negotiation, and case management skills.
  • Experience coordinating external solicitors, monitoring court proceedings, and managing litigation records.
  • Ability to assess legal risks, manage confidential information, and prepare clear reports for management.
  • Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Must be tech-savvy, confident using relevant digital tools and systems, and quick to learn new technology.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to anticipate issues, identify discrepancies and solve problems proactively.
Responsible For
  • Managing litigation files, maintaining the Group’s litigation register, and monitoring court dates, filing deadlines, and other critical milestones.
  • Drafting and reviewing pleadings, affidavits, motions, witness statements, legal correspondence, and other court documents.
  • Coordinating the filing and service of court processes and liaising with court registries, external counsel, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Monitoring external counsel’s performance, legal fees, case progress, and deliverables.
  • Supporting negotiations, mediation, arbitration, settlement processes, and debt recovery proceedings.
  • Coordinating the collection and preservation of evidence and supporting internal investigations involving legal disputes.
  • Preparing monthly litigation reports highlighting case status, financial exposure, legal costs, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Identifying potential legal risks and escalating urgent, high-value, or reputationally sensitive matters to management.
  • Conducting legal research and recommending measures to minimise recurring disputes and legal exposure.
Job Nature
Full Time
Experience Requirements
4–6 years post-call
Job Location
Nigeria
Job Level
Mid-Senior Position

How to Apply

 

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com. Follow the subject-line format and any additional application requirements specified in the vacancy description above.

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