About the Role
Kayode Obembe & Co. Limited is a reputable real estate firm incorporated and registered in Nigeria as a limited liability company. We are seeking a commercially minded Legal Officer to provide robust legal and regulatory support across our expanding real estate operations, protecting organizational interests while driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, real estate, construction, and investment matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage diverse contracts, property documentation, and vendor agreements.
- Oversee land transactions, development projects, and construction agreements to ensure full legal protection.
- Monitor compliance with Nigerian laws, regulations, permits, and statutory licensing requirements.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies for management review.
- Manage legal disputes, claims, and negotiations in coordination with external solicitors.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all critical legal documents, permits, and corporate filings.
- Possess an LL.B degree and must be called to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably within the real estate or property sector.
- Strong working knowledge of Nigerian property, land, corporate, commercial, and contract laws.
- Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading Nigerian real estate firm.
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment with direct exposure to executive management.