Legal Officer at Efficacy Construction Company

Job Brief

• We are seeking to employ a Legal Officer whose role will oversee the legal aspects of our business, ensure the company strictly follows Nigerian law guidelines, and give legal advice to management and clients about all relevant issues.

Job Description

• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements, briefs, notices, circulars, correspondence, orders, reports and other legal forms from individuals, companies, government or third parties, as requested, including all our sites.
• Checks documents or papers for compliance and correction.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Work with relationship officers on clients’ management, documentations including drafting of Contract Agreements for all our sites and any other sites as instructed.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights, as soon as the agreement/contract has been established.
• Register land and/or property documents with government parastatals such as Lands Bureau, Physical Planning and Urban Development (PPUD).
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements, briefs, notices, circulars, correspondence, orders, reports and other legal forms from individuals, companies, government or third parties, as requested, including all our sites.
• Attend to land issues such as drafting of the contract of sale, assignments, memorandum of understanding, etc.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Law graduate (LL.B)
• Must have min of 5 years post call experience.
• Experience in the real estate industry will be an added advantage.
• Good Experience in drafting & reviewing of Contracts/Agreements
• Organizational and negotiation skills.
• Membership at The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).