In-House Counsel

Legal
Lagos State
September 22, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

Tribitat Real Estate offers commercial and residential real estate development services to individuals, public and private organisations through the provision of high quality affordable construction management, project management and entitlement processing services.

We recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: In-House Counsel

Location: Lagos

About the job

  • As the in-house counsel with real-estate experience ,you will be crucial in providing legal support for all the business subsidiaries including our real estate and financial operations.
  • You will ensure compliance with laws and regulations, review contracts, and advise on legal matters related to real estate transactions, contracts management, financial transactions amongst other business concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Contract Management & Documentation: Prepare legal documents for all projects, deeds of assignment, agency and tenancy agreement. Maintain accurate records of legal documents and correspondence.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all activities comply with local, state, and federal laws (land use). Update all letters and assurance.
  • Legal Due Diligence: Carry out due diligence to Identify potential legal risk if any before finalizing an investment or purchase of real estate.
  • Provide guidance and support to clients.
  • Dispute Resolution: Liaise with legal consultant on legal matters and assist in the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation as necessary.
  • Review and monitor ownership step plans and ensure that from a legal perspective all necessary pre- and post- close steps are taken.
  • Assist Customer service department in preparing letters e.g subscription letters, contract for sales etc.
  • Maintain the formal signing authority and contract approval process for the Managing Director and affiliate Directors.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to management on all matters.
  • Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations to provide informed advice and recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree – Mandatory
  • Call to the Nigerian Bar
  • Master’s Degree (Optional but Advantageous)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-call experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Knowledge of labour law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills:

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial Duties (Board Resolutions, CAC filings)
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Employment & Labour Law
  • Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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