Head of Legal
Job Description
Alan & Grant – Our client is a Real Estate development brand,focused on advancing lives. They create contemporary structures, aspiration lifestyle and thriving communities.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Legal
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online