Senior Legal Officer

4 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Awake to Power Communications Full time

Description

  • As the Legal Officer, you'll be a critical partner in the company's success.
  • You'll wear many hats, providing comprehensive legal support and ensuring compliance across all facets of the company's operations.

Here's what you'll do:

Transactional Expertise:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts for:
  • Land acquisition and property sales
  • Leases for commercial and residential spaces
  • Construction agreements with contractors and consultants
  • Joint ventures and partnerships for new developments
  • Manage the closing process for all real estate transactions.

Regulatory Compliance Pro:

  • Become an expert in Nigerian real estate law, staying current on:
  • Zoning and planning regulations
  • Environmental laws
  • Building codes
  • Property management regulations
  • Proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks for our existing estates and new developments.
  • Ensure company adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.

Risk Management Champion:

  • Develop a keen understanding of our development processes and identify potential legal issues
  • Implement strategies to mitigate legal risks associated with construction delays, contractor disputes, and resident relations
  • Manage and track legal claims and litigation effectivel

Dispute Resolution Strategist:
Provide insightful legal advice and representation in the event of disputes with:

  • Residents
  • Contractors and vendors
  • Government agencies
  • Third-party entities
  • Negotiate favourable settlements and minimize potential legal costs.

Corporate Governance Guardian:

  • Advise on corporate governance matters pertaining to board meetings, shareholder relations, and company policies.
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures, maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Estate Management Advisor:

  • Collaborate with the estate management team to develop and implement legal policies for resident relations, facilities management, and service provis
  • ion. Guide the team on enforcing lease agreements and addressing resident concerns effectively.

New Development Projects Powerhouse:

  • Provide comprehensive legal support for ongoing development within existing estates.
  • Spearhead the legal aspects of acquiring land, securing permits, and managing contracts for new property developments throughout Nigeria.
  • Ensure smooth legal integration of new projects into the Periwinkle Residences portfolio.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law
  • LLB Minimum 8 years of experience in real estate law, with a strong understanding of Nigerian property law and regula
  • tions. Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal docu
  • ments. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategi
  • cally. Impeccable attention to detail and acc
  • uracy. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to both technical and non-technical audi
  • ences. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced enviro
  • nment. The drive to succeed and make a significant contribution to the company's growth.


Benefits:
A competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportun

  • ity to: Work on a diverse range of projects, shaping the future of Nigerian real
  • estate. Be part of a growing and successful company with a strong commitment to innovation and exce
  • llence. Gain valuable experience and build a rewarding legal career.

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