Senior Legal Officer at PWAN Group

PWAN Group is a leading real estate investment and network marketing company in Nigeria, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and lucrative investment opportunities. With a strong presence nationwide, we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Lekki / Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Fully Onsite)
Reporting To: Head, Legal & Administration / Executive Management

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer to strengthen our Legal & Compliance operations and support the organization’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advisory support to management and business units.
• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLAs, deeds, and legal correspondence.
• Oversee property documentation, title verification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Manage internal legal documentation systems and ensure proper filing and retrieval.
• Represent the company in dealings with external counsel, regulatory agencies, partners, and government bodies.
• Handle legal matters relating to property acquisition, project development, sales, partnerships, and dispute resolution.
• Proactively identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present legal opinions, reports, and management briefs.
• Supervise junior legal staff and provide mentorship as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in Corporate / Property / Commercial Law (real estate sector experience is a strong advantage).
• Proven ability to manage complex documentation processes and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of land processes, property transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Must have finished NYSC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must reside in Lagos, preferably within proximity to Lekki/Ajah axis.
• Fully Onsite Role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Strategic role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Structured work environment with potential for career advancement.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a large and reputable real estate organization.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send  their CV to: hr@pwangroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.