• Application Deadline: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Company Secretary / Legal Services Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• City Victoria Island




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Objective

• To manage the legal function in order to ensure effective management of legal, contractual and operations issues, support to identify and mitigate legal related risks for company's operations.


• Also, manages and supervises key client relationships and exceptional customer’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Strategic:

• Develop strategies to manage contracts and litigation effectively so as to minimize exposure of the Company to claims and litigation

Operational:

• Provide legal administration services and institutionalize legal support and control processes across different functions in the company


• Preparation of legal contracts, deeds and other document


• To support customer service function and carry out company secretarial duties


• Collaborate with all partners in contract definition. Review the final agreements from a legal perspective and ensure minimal risks to the organization


• Guide and direct other functions on compliance matters both at the corporate level and at the site level.


• Ensure timely and efficient coordination with the business partners on all issues of disputes and policy interpretation


• Build and manage client relationships.


• Establish the client’s respect and confidence as a trusted member of the Client Services team.


• Work collaboratively with sales team, digital team, accounting and others to ensure clear and timely communication.


• Ensure client documents are complete, current, timely and delivered via appropriate personnel.


• Steward response (e.g. proposal development) to new business opportunities.


• Provide administrative and customer service support to groups and teams as necessary.


• Identify external legal counsels and consultants for various jobs as and when required. Effectively coordinate with outside counsels for litigations and contract management


• Provide legal support to the Sales team in the sale deed preparations, agreements, and provide support for customer satisfaction


• Ensure effective drafting of all contract related documents from a legal perspective and ensure minimal associated risks for the company.

Requirements

• Desired Qualifications: Bachelor of Law (LLB)


• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in real estate transactions;


• Proven experience in real estate transactions.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of legal provisions and statutory requirements related to the real estate


• Knowledge of land, property, contract and commercial law


• Able to manage and communicate at all levels of the organization.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Behavioral Skills:

• Decision-Making Skills, Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Resilient, Flexible, adaptable in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities:

• Between age 30-45 years Old Strictly.


• Female Preferably.


• Proximity to living in Obalende, Lekki & Victoria Island Lagos.