Associate Counsel - Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance at a Full Service Commercial and Litigation Practice Law Firm - Whyte Cleon Limited

Whyte Cleon Limited - Our client, a full service commercial and litigation practice law firm based in Lagos Nigeria, seek to engage a legal professional individual for the position below:

Job Title: Associate Counsel - Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Experience in real estate and property law practice, to wit:
• Perfection of title land regularisation within Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory.
• Initiating and completing applications for perfection of title and processing of Certificate of Occupancy at the State and Federal Lands Registries.
• Initiating and completing Federal Regularisation transactions.
• Processing the registration of Deeds of Rectification and Deed of Extract.
• Processing the procurement of registered surveys.
• Superintending the confirmation and reestablishment of beacons.
• Ensuring quick closure of pending transactions at Alausa.
• Registering Deeds of Mortgage.
• Daily follow up on applications.
• Obtaining Certified True Copies of Documents.
• Conducting searches at the registries.
• Processing building approvals.
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance and tax practice.
• Knowledge of Administration of Estate Law and Practice

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and work strictly within set timelines.
• Sound legal drafting and review skills.
• Liaise effectively with government agencies and parastatals.
• Good interpersonal and client management skills.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Minimum of four (4) years post-call experience.
• LLB. B.L (LLM/relevant professional certification is an advantage).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.