Company Lawyer at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort

La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort is a world-renowned African-themed beach, lagoon, and forest resort located in Lagos, Nigeria. Spanning over 60 acres of pristine palm-fringed white sand beach, lush mangrove forest, and tranquil lagoon, we are dedicated to presenting authentic African hospitality and culture in a cosmopolitan setting.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Company Lawyer 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a Company Lawyer at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, you'll serve as an in-house counsel and handle all legal matters and projects.
• You will provide legal support and advice to our organization on a wide range of legal issues, including contract negotiations, corporate governance, intellectual property (trademark), and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting the resort’s operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor, employment, partnership, and real estate documents.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including hospitality, labor, environmental, and tax laws.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, arbitration, and mediation, and manage relationships with external counsel as required.
• Advise management on risk management strategies, dispute resolution, and the legal implications of business decisions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and legal opinions on matters impacting the resort.
• Oversee corporate governance processes, ensuring the company’s policies and practices align with best practices and statutory requirements.
• Support business transactions such as acquisitions and other ventures, including due diligence and compliance checks.
• Protect the company’s intellectual property, manage licensing issues, and advise on branding and marketing initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to advocate for the company’s interests and maintain positive relationships.
• Keep abreast of legal developments relevant to the hospitality and tourism sector, proactively updating company policies as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution;active membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-call experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably with exposure to hospitality, real estate, or tourism sectors.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate, labor, and regulatory law.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with intellectual property, environmental law, or compliance is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@lacampagnetropicana.com using the job Title as the subject of the mail.