Head of Legal

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the mission statement, code of conduct, and further company-specific documents.
• Provide accurate, quality, and timely legal advice on all significant management of real estate project procedures and project development, researching guidelines and policies of the government on the project development.
  
• Regularly monitor compliance.
  
• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise the company accordingly.
  
• Ensure appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed.
  
• Draft and negotiate terms and conditions of transactions.
  
• Ensure appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed.
  
• Ensure legal due diligence during land/property acquisition in particular; Title investigation and local legislation.
  
• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with the company’s portfolio.
  
• Draft, approve, sign, seal, and ensure standardization (to the highest level) of legal documents such as Title transfer Deeds, Agreements of sale, Offer letters, Conveyance documents, Lease Deeds, License agreements, etc.
  
• Monitoring and filling of completed contracts and other corporate documents.
  
• Liaising with external counsel and follow-up with pending litigations
  
• Represent the company at legal negotiations and at courts.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the legal service unit and company secretariat.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
  
• Act as the legal adviser to the heads of different departments with the task of minimizing the risks associated with decisions and optimizing legal opportunities.
  
• Support the development of management engagement contracts and compensation terms.
  
• Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.
  
• Prepare the agenda in consultation with the Chairman and the other documents for all the meetings of the board of directors of subsidiaries and parent company.
  
• Arrange, with the consultation of the chairman, the annual and extraordinary general meetings of the company and attend such meetings to ensure compliance with the legal requirements.
  
• Conduct thorough statistical/documentary research, source and verify important case intelligence, and examine the legal issues related to new products and services,
  
• Research difficult tax issues and collaborates with the tax advisors engaged by the company to ensure compliance with tax responsibilities.
  
• Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before the deadlines.
  
• Responsible for compliance with the provisions of the Companies Law, rules, and bye-laws the company
  
• Ensure that affairs of the company are managed in accordance with its objects contained in the articles of association and the provisions of the Companies Law
  
• Support the development of management engagement contracts and compensation terms.
  
• Supervise relationship management lawyers and daily monitor all cases and disputes before the court and tribunal.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the legal field
  
• At least 3 years experience in a real estate space preferably in Lagos.
  
• Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, purchase, and sales transactions.
  
• Good understanding of foreclosure.
  
• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative, and claims.
  
• Demonstrable competency in Legal Research and Advisory.
  
• Knowledge of the local legal, judiciary, and administrative environment.
  
• Experience running successful marketing campaigns is a plus.
  
• A strong ability to develop and motivate a team, and to collaborate and act as a team player.
  
• Familiarity with relevant technology tools such as Microsoft Office 365.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence.
  
• Advanced sense of leadership and team spirit.
  
• Great communication and presentation skills.
  
• Problem-solving mindset.
  

 Location: Shapati - Lagos

Remuneration: N300,000 with bonuses

Application Deadline: 27th February 2023.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.