Legal Officer at PWAN Advantage

PWAN Advantage Resources Limited is a Real Estate Marketing and Development Company; providing our clients with the best affordable real estate options (both commercial and residential properties) in Africa. Our story is beyond what we do but about what drives us as a company. That drive is our vision to make home ownership dream a reality for as many people as possible and our mission to discover affordable lands in fast developing areas; purchase them in bulk and make them available to clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and offer valid suggestions.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
• Draft routine leases and amendments.
• Defend the municipal code litigation.
• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, property management, and purchase & sale transactions.
• One with the innate talent to assist, who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Results-oriented supporter with the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to respond discretely and effectively to sensitive inquiries, complaints, and matters.
• High level of integrity.
• Must possess a good balance of thoughtfulness and action.
• Advanced presentation and conveyancing skills associated with Real Estate and construction industry.
• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Highly organized with a proactive mindset and ability to manage complex situations leading to a profitable end result.
• Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal matters skillfully while building trusting relationships.
• Fair understanding of Real Estate contracts, business, and transaction law.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and opinions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent investigative research, negotiating skills, and ability to define a legal problem and come up with solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of LLB.
• At least 1 year overall experience in a legal position.
• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in Real Estate and Property law.

Benefits
Salary is competitive.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.