In-House Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including property sale agreements, leases, tenancy agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence on property acquisitions, ownership documentation, land titles, and related transactions.
• Advise management on applicable property laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate legal matters.
• Support land documentation, title verification, perfection of title, and registration processes.
• Identify legal risks associated with property transactions and recommend appropriate safeguards.
• Manage legal correspondence, disputes, and relationships with external legal practitioners where necessary.
• Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, and statutory documentation.
• Provide ongoing legal advice to support business operations and management decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Completion of Nigerian Law School and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• Relevant post-call experience in legal practice, preferably involving real estate, property transactions, or corporate commercial law.
• Practical understanding of Nigerian land laws, property documentation, conveyancing, and contract drafting.
• Strong legal research, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and advise senior management.
• Willingness to work in Asaba, Delta State.