Head of Legal at SOW Real Estate Limited

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Head of Legal to lead and manage all legal functions within our luxury real estate and property development business.
• The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company’s interests across high-value transactions and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all legal matters relating to property acquisition, development, sales, and leasing
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including sale agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and vendor agreements
• Ensure compliance with real estate laws, corporate regulations, and statutory requirements
• Provide legal advisory to management on business decisions, risk exposure, and regulatory changes
• Manage land documentation, title verification, due diligence, and perfection of titles
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external counsel
• Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and arbitration processes, representing or coordinating the company’s interests effectively
• Develop litigation strategies and manage ongoing legal disputes to minimize risk and exposure
• Develop and implement internal legal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance systems
• Support investment structuring, partnerships, and financing transactions
• Lead and manage the legal team, ensuring high performance and professional development.

Requirements

• LL.B and BL (qualified to practice law in Nigeria)
• Minimum of 4-6 years post-call experience, with strong focus on real estate/property law
• Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong experience in high-value real estate transactions and title documentation
• Strong knowledge of land laws, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Experience in luxury real estate or property development is highly preferred
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Attention to detail and risk management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-value environment.