Legal & Compliance Officer at Magna Spring Ventures (MSV)

Magna Spring Ventures (MSV) is a venture company overseeing high-growth brands across digital platforms, real estate services, and property development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Group Managing Director / Head of Operations

Role Overview

• As we expand our operational footprint, we are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer who understands both startup corporate structures and the unique realities of real estate development in Nigeria.
• This role combines core compliance oversight (CAC filings, FIRS, PENCOM, legal documentation) with hands-on support for our real estate development business, including resolving land title issues, handling site access disruptions, managing external threats (e.g., omo onile), and ensuring due diligence in land acquisitions and contracts.
• You’ll function as an internal legal partner—balancing boardroom precision with field-level problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities
Group Compliance & Corporate Legal:

• Manage statutory compliance across MSV and subsidiaries (CAC filings, board resolutions, share updates, annual returns).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies: FIRS, LIRS, PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, NIPC, etc.
• Draft and review internal legal documents (NDAs, MOUs, board papers, employment contracts).
• Maintain updated records of corporate filings, litigation matters, and IP registrations.
• Ensure compliance with CAMA 2020, tax legislation, and other applicable laws.

Real Estate Legal:

• Conduct due diligence on land titles (e.g., C of O, Gazette, Excision).
• Vet all property acquisition documents: Deeds, Purchase Agreements, and Survey Plans.
• Manage omo onile interactions tactfully—especially on disputed or sensitive lands.
• Support access negotiations for landlocked or canal-affected sites.
• Prepare and review JV Agreements, Development Agreements, Sublease Agreements, Allocation Letters, and Estate Covenants.
• Mitigate risks tied to escrow arrangements, payment structuring, and delayed documentation.
• Coordinate with surveyors, community leaders, and government agencies on boundary issues or site-related encumbrances.
• Respond to legal threats and help resolve site disruptions in collaboration with security and operations teams.

Requirements

• LL.B + B.L from a recognized institution.
• 4–7 years post-call experience, with at least 2 years in a real estate development or property law role.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian land documentation processes and real estate laws.
• Experience resolving field-level conflicts (e.g., land grabbers, title disputes).
• Familiarity with CAC, tax compliance, and statutory obligations for multi-entity groups.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience advising on Joint Ventures and property syndications.
• Familiarity with escrow structuring and project finance frameworks.
• Hands-on exposure to litigation or arbitration related to land or tenancy disputes.
• Knowledge of estate management frameworks and developer-offtaker legal dynamics.

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-impact deals and growing portfolios across digital and physical assets.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership.
• Competitive salary, HMO, pension, and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to grow into a Group Legal & Risk Manager role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please complete the Google Form and upload your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant legal and compliance experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.