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Corporate Lawyer & Company Secretary April 2026 - Edgewo

Corporate Lawyer & Company Secretary

Edgewood Consulting Limited

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

Negotiable

Additional Details

Application Deadline

30 April 2026, 11:59 PM WAT

(8 days left)

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Job Description

Job Descriptions

  • Provide legal guidance on land acquisition, property transactions, and development projects
  • Conduct comprehensive title due diligence (ownership verification, encumbrances, zoning, excision, C of O, Governor’s Consent)
  • Draft, review, and negotiate Deeds of Assignment, Sale Agreements, Joint Ventures, Leases, and MoUs
  • Oversee title perfection and documentation processes
  • Liaise with Land Registry, Surveyor-General’s Office, and relevant government authorities
  • Manage real estate disputes, claims, and litigation
    • Act as Company Secretary, advising the Board on corporate governance and statutory obligations
    • Organize and coordinate Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
    • Provide legal services across business units
    • Draft and review commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and service-level agreements

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Requirements

Requirements

  • LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) and B.L (Nigerian Law School)
  • 5–8 years post-call experience
  • Strong expertise in real estate law and property transactions (mandatory)
  • Proven experience as a Company Secretary or in corporate governance roles
  • Sound knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, and regulatory frameworks
  • Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is required
  • Certification in Corporate Governance or Company Secretarial Practice is an added advantage

 

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