• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 

Job Description

• Advising management on real estate project procedures and project development, researching guideline and policy of government on project development.


• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.


• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.


• Draft routine leases and amendments.


• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.


• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.


• Ensure legal due diligence during land / property acquisition in particular; Title investigation & Local legislation.


• Highlight legal issues involved in structuring of land / property acquisition and relevant development regulations


• Draft and ensure standardisation (to the extent possible) of legal documents such as Title transfer deeds, Agreement of sale, Offer letters, Conveyance documents, Lease Deeds, License Agreements etc.


• Oversee contract lifecycle management – preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreement


• Monitoring and filing of completed contracts and other corporate documents


• Liaising with external counsel and follow-up on pending litigations


• Represent company at legal negotiations and at courts 


• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Legal Services Unit and Company Secretariat


• Carrying out of duties, as assigned by Head, Legal Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law 


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner in a law firm.


• Real Estate experience is a critical requirement, particularly in interfacing with lands and other regulatory bodies for the Development Company projects


• Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.


• Good understanding of foreclosure.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


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


• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Information

• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative, and claims.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills


• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills