Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced In-House Legal Counsel for a real estate company in Asaba, Delta State. The successful candidate will provide legal advisory services, manage property-related transactions, review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the company's legal interests.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Work Type: Full Time Working Hours: 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including property sale agreements, leases, tenancy agreements, and other commercial contracts.

- Conduct legal due diligence on property acquisitions, ownership documentation, land titles, and related transactions.

- Advise management on applicable property laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate legal matters.

- Support land documentation, title verification, perfection of title, and registration processes.





- Identify legal risks associated with property transactions and recommend appropriate safeguards.

- Manage legal correspondence, disputes, and relationships with external legal practitioners where necessary.

- Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, and statutory documentation.

- Provide ongoing legal advice to support business operations and management decisions.

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.

- Completion of Nigerian Law School and admission to the Nigerian Bar.

- Relevant post-call experience in legal practice, preferably involving real estate, property transactions, or corporate commercial law.

- Practical understanding of Nigerian land laws, property documentation, conveyancing, and contract drafting.

- Robust legal research, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and advise senior management.

- Willingness to work in Asaba, Delta State.

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