Litigation & Investigation Officer at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company – Apply Now

• As a Litigation and Investigations Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting Ikeja Electric’s legal operations by ensuring the effective handling of litigation and investigative matters.

Your contributions will include:

• Litigation & Legal Case Management: Support legal strategy development, prepare pleadings and court filings, manage litigation processes, and ensure timely court appearances for hearings, pre-trials, and trials.
• Investigations & Fact-Finding: Conduct internal investigations, gather evidence, review documentation, and support case resolution through accurate fact analysis and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external solicitors, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement bodies to ensure coordinated legal actions and effective representation.
• Legal Advisory & Documentation: Provide legal research support, prepare opinions on liability and quantum of damages, and review legal documentation to support business decision-making.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and regulatory requirements while supporting risk mitigation efforts.
• Case Tracking & Reporting: Maintain organized case records, monitor litigation progress, and provide regular updates and reports to legal leadership.

This position offers an incredible opportunity to:

• Manage high-impact litigation and investigative cases that protect the company’s legal and reputational interests.
• Strengthen expertise in legal research, pleadings preparation, dispute resolution, and courtroom procedures.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, and regulatory bodies in a fastpaced, regulated environment.
• Build strong analytical, investigative, and case management skills while contributing to organizational compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills & Competencies

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization’s goals.

Technical Competencies:

• Litigation Management
• Legal Research & Advisory
• Legal Drafting & Documentation
• Investigations & Evidence Handling
• Contract Review & Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Corporate
• Governance
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Customer Centricity: Demonstrate fairness, professionalism, and integrity in handling disputes and investigations.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify legal, compliance, and reputational risks.
• People Leadership: Demonstrate accountability, collaboration, and effective communication when working with cross-functional teams, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurship: Demonstrate initiative in resolving legal matters efficiently & improving investigative processes,
• Organizational Learning: Apply lessons learned from past litigation and investigations to improve compliance practices, strengthen internal controls, and enhance legal process effectiveness.
• Change Management: Support the adoption of new legal processes, documentation systems, and regulatory updates by working with relevant stakeholders.

Minimum Requirement

• This opportunity is an Entry Level role, suited for Officer to Supervisor.
• The scope of this position cuts across multiple business units and departments, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external legal partners, and regulatory bodies to support effective litigation and investigation outcomes.
• This role reports directly to the Litigation and Investigations Lead.
• Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 4–6 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Prior experience within the energy sector or a top-tier law firm with a power/energy practice is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing litigation matters