• Application Deadline:
• Position: Legal Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and offer valid suggestions.


• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.


• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.


• Draft routine leases and amendments.


• Defend the municipal code litigation.


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


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


• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.


• Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, property management, and purchase & sale transactions.


• One with the innate talent to assist, who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


• Results-oriented supporter with the ability to work in a team.


• Ability to respond discretely and effectively to sensitive inquiries, complaints, and matters.


• High level of integrity.


• Must possess a good balance of thoughtfulness and action.


• Advanced presentation and conveyancing skills associated with Real Estate and construction industry.


• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex documents.


• Highly organized with a proactive mindset and ability to manage complex situations leading to a profitable end result.


• Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal matters skillfully while building trusting relationships.


• Fair understanding of Real Estate contracts, business, and transaction law.


• Possess working knowledge of MS Office package.


• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and opinions in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent investigative research, negotiating skills, and ability to define a legal problem and come up with solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of LLB.


• At least 1 year overall experience in a legal position.


• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in Real Estate and Property law.