Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Ode-Remo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Legal
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting legal due diligence on lands intended for purchase or sale by the company, including:
- Verification of land ownership
- Review of land history records
- Checking for disputes, encumbrances, or mortgages
- Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents related to land transactions, including:
- Deed of Assignment
- Contract of Sale
- Land Purchase Agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Responsible for processing or assisting with land title documentation and government approval procedures, including:
- Certificate of Occupancy（C of O / CFO）
- Excision
- Gazette
- Communicate and coordinate with government authorities regarding land approval processes, such as:
- Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey
- Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
- Handle legal disputes related to land matters, including:
- Land ownership disputes, land encroachment issues, and contract disputes.
- Participate in land transaction negotiations, provide legal advice, and manage legal risks.
- Ensure the company's land transactions and development activities comply with Nigerian laws and regulations.
- Manage the legal team, provide training, and coordinate legal matters within the company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or higher qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years legal experience, including at least 5 years in land or real estate law.
- Must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria and registered with the Nigerian Bar Association.
- Familiar with the following legal areas:
- Land law, real estate law, contract law, and land registration procedures.
- Familiar with Nigerian land approval and land title processes, such as:
- Charting
- Survey verification
- Land registration
- Certificate of OccupancyC of O）
- Possess strong legal analytical skills, communication skills, and negotiation abilities.
Core Competencies:
- Land legal due diligence, land transaction contract drafting, government approval process management, land dispute resolution, and legal risk management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with land development companies, be familiar with land transaction processes, and have experience dealing with government land approvals.
Salary
N350,000 - N800,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: ninestars.recruitment@yahoo.com using "Senior Legal Counsel" as the subject of the email.