Head of Chamber at B.F.A & Co. Legal

B.F.A & Co. Legal is a full-service law firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We offer top-level legal and business services to both local and international clients. Our expertise on legal issues cuts across borders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Chamber

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and developing the administrative processes and procedures that are necessary to deliver an efficient and professional support service to the firm’s staff members.
• Heading research department of the firm; vetting all processes, documents and all outgoing correspondences.
• Supervising all court processes, general litigation and corporate legal representation of clients.
• Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Interfacing between the Principal partner and other lawyers in the chamber.
• Interfacing between the clients and the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workflow, resource allocation, and client service delivery.
• Successfully introduce and integrate new operational or case management systems that differentiate the firm from competitors within the first year.
• Develop and launch at least two innovative legal service offerings or packages that set the firm apart within the first two years.
• Establish and enforce new SOPs for key operational areas (e.g., client intake, case management, billing) to enhance efficiency and consistency within the first year.
• Organize and conduct quarterly training sessions for all staff to maintain high standards of legal practice.
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership by contributing and reviewing legal articles, presenting at industry conferences, and participating in professional associations.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents, Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring all legal procedures align with the firm’s objectives and industry standards.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote the firm.

Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role must possess:

• A Law degree from a reputable university.
• 8 – 10 years minimum legal professional experience.
• Experience being responsible for the management of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence others effectively at all levels within Chambers and with outside organizations.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• A track record of effective leadership and delivery.
• Ability to work unsupervised, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Legal research expertise.
• Professional attitude and presentation, especially when representing the Chambers externally.
• Ability to build strong relationships and manage teams with clear targets, including demonstrable ability in acting as a leader.

Salary
N500,000 – N600,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: Damilola@bfaandcolegal.com using “Head of Chambers” as the subject of the mail.