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Sovereign Partners

Barristers, solicitors and arbitrators · Gwarinpa, Abuja · Since 1998

Sovereign Partners
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Chambers open weekdays 8:00 to 18:00
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Careers

Learn the law the way clients need it

We hire lawyers who explain things plainly, keep their promises and want to be trusted with real work early.

Open roles

We are hiring now

RoleExperienceWorkDeadline
Senior associate, disputes6 to 9 years’ callCommercial litigation and arbitrationCloses 30 November 2026
Associate, corporate2 to 5 years’ callFormations, investments, contractsCloses 30 November 2026
Associate, real estate2 to 4 years’ callDue diligence and consentCloses 15 December 2026
Pupils, 2027 intakeNewly calledRotation through four teamsCloses 31 January 2027
NYSC membersServing corps membersOne year with the firmRolling
Young lawyers in a team meeting
The Thursday training session. Photo for illustration.

Training

Sixty hours of training a year

Every Thursday at 8:00, before the courts sit, one partner teaches for an hour. Pupils rotate through four teams, write for The Brief and staff the free clinic. Associates get a mentor outside their own team and a written review twice a year.

Life at the firm

What we offer

HMO cover

For you and your family from day one.

Pension

Employer contributions above the legal minimum.

Transport

Allowance, and a late-night car when hearings run long.

Study support

Help with a master’s degree after three years.

Power and data

Solar and standby power in chambers, and a monthly data allowance.

Process

How we hire

  1. Step 1

    Apply online

    A CV and a one-page note on a recent judgment.

  2. Step 2

    Written test

    Two hours, in chambers or online.

  3. Step 3

    Interview

    With two partners and a senior associate.

  4. Step 4

    Offer

    Within ten working days of the interview.

Apply

Send your application