Associate – Litigation & Compliance

About the role

Gresyndale Legal is seeking a motivated Associate to support its Litigation & Compliance team in Lagos. You will work closely with senior lawyers to manage a diverse portfolio of disputes and regulatory matters, ensuring high‑quality legal deliverables and strict adherence to deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions and dispute‑resolution correspondence.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research, preparing clear analyses for supervisors and clients.
• Assist with court appearances, filings, strategy preparation and management of litigation deadlines.
• Support compliance reviews, regulatory filings, licences and interactions with relevant authorities.
• Track matters, deadlines, dependencies and outstanding actions, escalating issues promptly.
• Follow the firm’s quality‑control processes and respond to supervisory comments.
• Supervise junior associates on defined tasks where appropriate.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years post‑qualification legal experience, preferably in litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory or compliance work.
• Excellent legal drafting and research abilities with strong procedural discipline.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining accurate records.
• Professional confidence, sound judgment and strong follow‑through.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to respond constructively to detailed review.

Required skills