Jobs at Alan & Grant

Job Description

• Develop & implement legal strategies aligned with the company’s business goal.
• Advise senior management on legal implications of business decisions, contracts, and regulatory matters
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for the company and its projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including land acquisition, construction, joint ventures, leases, and service agreements
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and comply with legal standards.
• Oversee legal aspects of land acquisition, title verification, zoning and planning approvals
• Ensure compliance with property laws, building codes, and environmental regulations
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure company-wide compliance
• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely filings and approvals.
• Lead and mentor the legal team, ensuring high performance and professional development
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Manage legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration and medication
• Represent the company in legal proceedings or coordinate representation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B); BL is mandatory and a Master’s degree (LL.M or MBA) is an advantage and any professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years post-call experience, preferably in real estate
• Strong knowledge of property law, corporate law and regulatory compliance
• Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong litigation experience.

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Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Transaction Structuring: The candidate must have knowledge of transaction structures, term sheets, credit and security agreements and should be able to effectively apply this in client transactions.
• Securities & Syndicated Loans: The candidate must be knowledgeable about the laws, regulations and guidelines related to the issuance and exchange of securities. The candidate must be able to provide advice to clients through the process of structuring, issuance and administration of syndicated loans.
• Bond Issuance: The Ideal candidate should understand the structure and application of Bonds, Fixed & Mixed Income products. Is knowledgeable about the process for creation and issuance of Bonds and can advise clients through the various steps.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: The role demands for candidates to have demonstrable knowledge of M&A transactions, joint ventures and other restructuring and good understanding of competition law. Must be able to manage the process for an M&A from inception to completion.
• Corporate Financing: The successful candidate is expected to understand the different modes of Debt and Equity Financing and what structures to use in different situations.
• Due Diligence: It is essential that the candidate must be able to effectively conduct due diligence, manage the due diligence process, identify key corporate documents and material transactions, and generate thorough and complete reports that identify and clearly communicate all elements of the investigation.

Requirements

• LLB from a recognized university
• B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 7–12 years post-call experience in a reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA, SEC, CBN, FRCN etc. rules/guidelines
• Possession of LLM or relevant certifications is an advantage.