Head Of Legal

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company-wide compliance with all applicable Nigerian laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the real estate industry.
• Develop, implement, and monitor legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting real estate and advise management on required adjustments.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage complex legal agreements related to property acquisitions, leases, sales, construction, and investments.
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms to safeguard company interests and minimize legal liabilities.
• Manage legal disputes, including property disputes and contractual disagreements.
• Liaise with and oversee external legal counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient resolution of legal matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to management on property development, construction, investment decisions, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on legal risks associated with business strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles and best practices.
• Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on governance matters, ethical standards, and policy compliance.
• Draft and maintain company bylaws, management policies, and governance frameworks for directors and executives.
• Conduct regular independent legal and governance audits to assess and improve internal and external practices.
• Carry out continuous legal risk assessments and prepare reports to support informed board-level decision-making.
• Lead and manage the legal department, providing mentorship and professional development to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the company’s vision and values.
• Engage with government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and external legal professionals.
• Represent the company’s legal interests and maintain strong external relationships.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Masters
• Minimum of 5+ years experience