Counsel / Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

• Provide timely legal advice to Management and the Board on corporate, commercial, real estate, labour, and regulatory matters.
• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations affecting the Company.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, EPC agreements, consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements, sale agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Ensure all contracts adequately protect the Company's legal and commercial interests.

Real Estate & Property Matters:

• Conduct legal due diligence on land acquisitions and development projects.
• Facilitate perfection of title documents, registrations, assignments, leases, powers of attorney, and related instruments.
• Liaise with AGIS, State Land Registries, Ministries, and relevant government agencies.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage statutory filings and corporate records.
• Liaise with regulators, government agencies, and professional bodies.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Coordinate litigation matters and manage external solicitors.
• Represent the Company's interests in negotiations, mediations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Monitor and report on all pending legal matters.

Corporate Governance:

• Support Board and Committee meetings.
• Prepare Board resolutions, notices, minutes, and governance documentation.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.

Risk Management

• Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with projects and operations.
• Recommend mitigation measures and compliance strategies.
• Monitor changes in laws affecting the business.

Procurement & Commercial Support:

• Review tender documents, procurement contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Advise on project financing arrangements and strategic partnerships.

Key Deliverables:

• Timely review and execution of contracts.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Effective management of legal risks and disputes.
• Proper maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation.
• Timely completion of title perfection and regulatory approvals.

Requirements:

• LL.B and B.L.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-call experience in corporate, real estate, construction, or commercial law.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of contracts reviewed and processed within agreed timelines.
• Percentage compliance with statutory obligations.
• Reduction in legal and regulatory exposure.
• Timely resolution of disputes and litigation matters.
• Successful completion of title documentation and registrations.