Legal Officer at Naji Realties

Naji Realties is a leading hospitality and real estate company in Nigeria, dedicated to providing exceptional services and experiences that exceed our customers' expectations. With a strong presence in Abuja and Lagos, our experts are passionate about delivering top-notch solutions in property development, management, and hospitality.

If you share our values and passion for excellence, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. At Naji Realties, we foster a culture of growth, learning, and collaboration. Be part of our dynamic team and help us shape the future of hospitality and real estate in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Utako, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal support and ensuring regulatory compliance across all hospitality operations.
• The role involves contract drafting and review, risk management, dispute resolution, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, and ensuring compliance with hospitality, employment, and health & safety laws.
• The Legal Officer will safeguard the organization’s legal interests while supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts (vendors, suppliers, leases, guest agreements, event contracts, tenancy agreements, sales agreements).
• Prepare and review property documents including Deeds of Assignment, Lease Agreements, MOUs, and management agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on properties and verify title documents.
• Liaise with government agencies on land documentation, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure compliance with hospitality, real estate, and property laws.
• Advise management on legal risks relating to property acquisition, development, and operations.
• Handle landlord-tenant disputes and other property-related issues.
• Provide legal support on employee-related matters in collaboration with HR.
• Manage disputes involving guests, staff, vendors, buyers, or third parties.
• Liaise with external counsel where litigation arises.
• Maintain proper legal records and statutory documentation.
• Develop and review internal policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Ensure the company complies with hospitality regulations, licenses, and permits.
• Handle employee-related legal issues in collaboration with HR.
• Manage disputes involving guests, staff, vendors, or third parties.
• Liaise with external lawyers when litigation arises.
• Maintain proper legal records and company documentation.
• Develop and review company policies to ensure legal compliance.

Requirements

• LL.B and BL required
• 2 years post call
• 2–5 years relevant experience (real estate experience is an advantage).
• Must reside in Abuja, preferably round Utako
• Strong contract drafting and property documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of labor law and property law.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@najirealties.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.