Head of Legal
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Head of Legal to lead and manage all legal functions within our luxury real estate and property development business.
- The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company’s interests across high-value transactions and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all legal matters relating to property acquisition, development, sales, and leasing
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including sale agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and vendor agreements
- Ensure compliance with real estate laws, corporate regulations, and statutory requirements
- Provide legal advisory to management on business decisions, risk exposure, and regulatory changes
- Manage land documentation, title verification, due diligence, and perfection of titles
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external counsel
- Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and arbitration processes, representing or coordinating the company’s interests effectively
- Develop litigation strategies and manage ongoing legal disputes to minimize risk and exposure
- Develop and implement internal legal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance systems
- Support investment structuring, partnerships, and financing transactions
- Lead and manage the legal team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
Requirements
- LL.B and BL (qualified to practice law in Nigeria)
- Minimum of 4-6 years post-call experience, with strong focus on real estate/property law
- Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong experience in high-value real estate transactions and title documentation
- Strong knowledge of land laws, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
- Experience in luxury real estate or property development is highly preferred
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
- Attention to detail and risk management
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Integrity and sound judgment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-value environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on premium, high-value real estate projects
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Professional growth within a dynamic and prestigious brand.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrsowreal@gmail.com using “Head of Legal” as the subject of the email.