Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documents like purchase/sale agreements, leases, and development contracts. Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to real estate laws, zoning, and environmental regulations; identify and mitigate legal risks. Due Diligence: Investigate property-related factual and legal information for acquisitions and dispositions. Regulatory Affairs: Manage filings, licenses, and permits with government bodies. Legal Advisory: Provide expert advice to management and operations teams on property law, transactions, and development. Dispute Resolution: Handle pre-litigation, mediation, and litigation for real estate matters. External Counsel Management: Coordinate with and manage outside law firms for specific cases or complex deals. Corporate Support: Assist with legal aspects of corporate governance, registrations, and renewals.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB/LLM) and Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar, B.L. Experience: Significant experience in real estate law, property transactions, or a related field. Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of property law, tenancy laws, contract law, and corporate governance. Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and risk management abilities.