Senior Legal Officer

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Key Responsibilities: - Provide sound legal advice to management on real estate, corporate, and commercial matters. - Conduct thorough due diligence on land and property acquisitions, including title searches, verification, and perfection of titles. - Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal documents such as contracts, deeds, agreements, MOUs, and other transactional documents. - Oversee land documentation processes, registrations, and liaise with government agencies (Land Registry, Ministries, etc.). - Ensure company-wide compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements. - Handle litigation matters, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution processes; coordinate with external solicitors when required. - Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests. - Support internal departments (Sales, Operations, HR, Finance) with legal guidance and documentation. - Maintain accurate legal records, files, and contract databases. - Supervise and guide junior legal officers and interns within the department. Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL). - Minimum of 5–8 years post-call experience, preferably in real estate, property law, or corporate/commercial practice. - Strong working knowledge of Nigerian property law, land use regulations, and corporate compliance. - Proven experience in handling land documentation, contracts, and litigation. - Prior experience in a real estate company or property development firm is an added advantage. Required Skills & Competencies: - Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities. - High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.