Senior Legal Officer at PWAN Stars
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Senior Legal Officer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer to strengthen our Legal & Compliance operations and support the organization's growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advisory support to management and business units
- Draft, review, negotiate and finalize contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLAs, deeds, and legal correspondence
- Oversee property documentation, title verification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance processes
- Manage internal legal documentation systems and ensure proper filing and retrieval
- Represent the company in dealings with external counsel, regulatory agencies, partners, and government bodies
- Handle legal matters relating to property acquisition, project development, sales, partnerships, and dispute resolution
- Proactively identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies
- Prepare and present legal opinions, reports, and management briefs
- Supervise junior legal staff and provide mentorship as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution
- Called to the Nigerian Bar
- Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in Corporate, Property, or Commercial Law
- Real estate sector experience is a strong advantage
- Completed NYSC
Required Skills & Competencies
- Proven ability to manage complex documentation processes and negotiations
- Strong understanding of land processes, property transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract law
- Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
- Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Work Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Preferably within proximity to Lekki/Ajah axis
- Fully onsite role