Head of Legal at a Reputable Real Estate and Property Development Company - AT Limited

AT Limited - Our client, a reputable company within the real estate and property development sector, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Legal

Location: Maitama, Wuse, Asokoro - Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently recruiting a highly experienced and strategic Head of Legal for our client, a reputable company within the real estate and property development sector.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong background in corporate law, real estate documentation, regulatory compliance, and contract management.
• This role requires a seasoned legal professional who can provide sound legal guidance, oversee documentation processes, manage risk exposure, and ensure full regulatory compliance across all business operations.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Head of Legal to lead the legal function of a growing real estate organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal documentation, contracts, property transactions, regulatory filings, corporate governance matters, and dispute resolution processes.
• This role requires a proactive leader who can manage legal risks, structure compliant real estate transactions, support executive decision-making, and ensure that all business operations align with Nigerian legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s legal department and oversee all legal operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including property acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, vendor agreements, and lease agreements.
• Oversee land documentation processes including title verification, due diligence, deed preparation, and registration.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian property laws, corporate regulations, and government requirements.
• Manage regulatory filings and statutory documentation with relevant authorities.
• Provide legal advisory support to executive management on strategic and operational matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all company projects and transactions.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and external counsel coordination when necessary.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all legal and corporate documents.
• Support corporate governance processes including board resolutions, policy drafting, and internal compliance frameworks.
• Guide the company on employment law matters, compliance obligations, and contractual best practices.
• Stay updated on changes in Nigerian real estate, corporate, and commercial laws.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution with 5–10 years’ post-call experience, preferably within real estate, property development, or corporate law practice.
• Called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) and licensed to practice law in Nigeria.
• Proven experience handling land transactions, property documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading legal teams or functioning in a senior legal management role.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong risk management and strategic advisory capability.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Attention to detail and documentation excellence
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Leadership and team management
• Regulatory and compliance expertise
• Risk assessment and mitigation capability.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 / Month (Gross).

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2026.