• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Legal Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.


• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.


• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in Corporate / Property / Commercial Law (real estate sector experience is a strong advantage).


• 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.


• Must have finished NYSC.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Must reside in Lagos, preferably within proximity to Lekki/Ajah axis.


• Fully Onsite Role.