Senior Legal & Compliance Officer

StarGuide HR Consulting Limited is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal & Compliance Officer to provide strategic legal advisory and compliance support within the dynamic real estate sector.

This pivotal full-time role, based in Lagos, is ideal for a proactive legal professional with a strong background in corporate, commercial, and property law, dedicated to ensuring regulatory adherence, robust contract management, and effective legal risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation, including corporate contracts, commercial agreements, and property-related instruments.

Provide expert legal advisory services on complex corporate and real estate transactions, supporting strategic business initiatives.

Ensure comprehensive compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements impacting the real estate industry.

Proactively identify potential legal risks and develop robust mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests.

Manage and oversee litigation matters, effectively coordinating with external counsel when required.

Maintain meticulous corporate records and statutory documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Offer legal support during business negotiations and contribute to the effective resolution of disputes.