Legal Officer ll at Chateau-Royal Real Estate Limited

Chateau-Royal Real Estate Limited is one of the go-to Real Estate Company in Lagos; we are a well-established functional family-oriented real estate development firm married with traditional values of reliability and responsibility. Our employees are characterized by their shared passion for affordable luxury properties, as well as personal discipline and motivation. The satisfaction of our exclusive clientele is always at the forefront of our property consultants’ passionate work. Accountability to our customers, whom we always treat with high esteem to ensure we offer and deliver real estate brokerage services with consistent quality laced with innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer ll

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Head of Legal Services

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal counsel and support across our diverse portfolio of operations, to support the Head of Legal
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of four years of dedicated experience within the real estate and construction industry, fintech, hospitality, REIT investments.
• In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing a wide array of complex contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting the organization's interests.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in challenging, high-value projects and collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management and various departments, including Sales, Marketing,Business Development, HR/Admin, Finance/Accounts and Project Teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of legal documents, including real estate transaction agreements, construction contracts, land acquisition deeds, and corporate governance policies.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to ensure full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting real estate, construction, hospitality, fintech, and investments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, developing proactive strategies to prevent and resolve potential issues.
• Manage and oversee all litigation and dispute resolution processes, collaborating effectively with external legal counsel and representing the company in negotiations and settlements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s legal policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and evolving industry practices to ensure the organization's ongoing compliance and strategic advantage.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree or professional certifications will be a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years of proven experience as a Legal Officer or in a similar role, with a demonstrable track record within the real estate and construction sector.
• Extensive knowledge of Nigerian real estate law, construction regulations, land acquisition procedures, and relevant commercial legislation.
• Exceptional skills in legal drafting, analytical reasoning, problem solving, and negotiation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and the use of various legal databases and software applications.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.