Senior Legal Officer at PWAN Stars

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice to management on real estate, corporate, and commercial matters.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on land and property acquisitions, including title searches, verification, and perfection of titles.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal documents such as contracts, deeds, agreements, MOUs, and other transactional documents.
• Oversee land documentation processes, registrations, and liaise with government agencies (Land Registry, Ministries, etc.).
• Ensure company-wide compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Handle litigation matters, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution processes; coordinate with external solicitors when required.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.
• Support internal departments (Sales, Operations, HR, Finance) with legal guidance and documentation.
• Maintain accurate legal records, files, and contract databases.
• Supervise and guide junior legal officers and interns within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
• Minimum of 5–8 years post-call experience, preferably in real estate, property law, or corporate/commercial practice.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian property law, land use regulations, and corporate compliance.
• Proven experience in handling land documentation, contracts, and litigation.
• Prior experience in a real estate company or property development firm is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.