Legal Officer at a Reputable Company

About the Position:

The Legal Officer supports the legal team in ensuring that all company operations, transactions, and documentation comply with applicable laws and regulations. The role involves providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing documents, maintaining legal records, and supporting the smooth execution of real estate and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on matters affecting the company.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, maintaining, and summarizing legal documents and agreements.
• Review all documents and applications to ensure compliance with relevant real estate, construction, and corporate laws and regulations.
• Support the efficient distribution of legal correspondence and documentation both internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate filing and updating of correspondence, contracts, and legal records.
• Conduct detailed legal research on new laws, amendments, and policies to ensure company compliance.
• Deliver a high level of client service by responding promptly to requests, preparing documents, and conducting legal research as required.
• Support in the management of property transactions and ensuring all legal paperwork is properly filed with relevant authorities and courts.
• Draft legal documents such as deeds, contracts, memoranda of understanding, sales and purchase agreements, and default letters.
• Respond to inquiries with professionalism, diplomacy, and ethical consideration.
• Provide legal counsel and ensure timely resolution of company-related legal matters.

Required Qualification:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law
• Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal officer in the real estate sector or a related industry.

Competencies

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and provide clear recommendations.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Sound knowledge of real estate, business, and contract law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality in line with the Legal Practitioners’ Code of Conduct.