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21 November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Draft, review and negotiate tenancy agreements, commercial leases, service contracts, vendor agreements and other business-related documents.
- Manage legal matters relating to tenant occupancy, lease renewals, rent defaults, breaches of tenancy agreements and recovery of outstanding obligations.
- Advise management on property transactions, commercial arrangements, business partnerships and contractual obligations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, Lagos State and local government laws, regulations, licensing and statutory requirements.
- Handle legal disputes, claims, litigation, debt recovery and liaison with external solicitors where necessary.
- Review agreements relating to event bookings, facility rentals, cinema operations, hospitality services, corporate partnerships and other business activities.
- Conduct legal due diligence and identify potential legal and commercial risks in business transactions.
- Provide legal guidance on employment matters, staff-related disputes and company policies.
- Maintain proper custody of legal documents, contracts, statutory records and company agreements.
- Advise management on emerging legal risks and recommend measures to protect the company's assets and business interests.
Requirements
Reqirements
- LL.B and B.L, with current membership in good standing with the Nigerian Bar Association.
- Minimum of 4–10 years post-call experience, preferably in commercial law, corporate practice, real estate or property management.
- Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial leases, tenancy agreements, contracts and other legal instruments.
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian property and tenancy laws, commercial transactions, contract law and regulatory compliance.
- Experience handling landlord-tenant disputes, rent recovery, contractual breaches and litigation.
- Strong negotiation, legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple legal matters and provide timely legal advice to management.
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