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Job Description
Description
- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Legal to lead and manage the legal operations of our real estate organization.
- The ideal candidate will provide expert legal guidance, mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the company’s growth through sound legal structures and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the company’s legal department, policies, and processes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to real estate transactions.
- Provide legal advice on land acquisition, property sales, leases, joint ventures, and investment structures.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Offer guidance on dispute resolution, litigation management, and legal risks.
- Liaise with external regulators, legal authorities, and stakeholders as required.
- Support due diligence activities for property acquisitions and development projects.
- Develop and implement internal legal strategies that align with the company’s goals.
- Train staff and management on legal best practices and compliance matters.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L) from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years post-call experience, preferably with at least 2 years in the financial services sector.
- Membership of professional associations (e.g., Nigerian Bar Association,
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, or Compliance Institute of Nigeria) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge Of Nigerian financial laws and regulations, including those from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Experience with corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), and data protection laws (NDPR, GDPR knowledge is a plus).Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L) from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years post-call experience, preferably with at least 2 years in the financial services sector.
- Membership of professional associations (e.g., Nigerian Bar Association,
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, or Compliance Institute of Nigeria) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge Of Nigerian financial laws and regulations, including those from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Experience with corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), and data protection laws (NDPR, GDPR knowledge is a plus).
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Email Apply button, using the Job title as the subject of the email.
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