Senior Legal Counsel at Nine Stars Agricultural Company Limited

Nine Stars Limited is a dynamic and innovative agricultural and real estate company committed to transforming Nigeria’s market landscape. Based in Ode-Remo, Saapade, Ogun State, our company aims to provide unparalleled agricultural and real estate solutions, offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Ode-Remo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Legal 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting legal due diligence on lands intended for purchase or sale by the company, including:
  • Verification of land ownership
  • Review of land history records
  • Checking for disputes, encumbrances, or mortgages
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents related to land transactions, including:
  • Deed of Assignment
  • Contract of Sale
  • Land Purchase Agreement
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Responsible for processing or assisting with land title documentation and government approval procedures, including:
  • Certificate of Occupancy（C of O / CFO）
  • Excision
  • Gazette
• Communicate and coordinate with government authorities regarding land approval processes, such as:
  • Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey
  • Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
• Handle legal disputes related to land matters, including:
  • Land ownership disputes, land encroachment issues, and contract disputes.
• Participate in land transaction negotiations, provide legal advice, and manage legal risks.
• Ensure the company's land transactions and development activities comply with Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Manage the legal team, provide training, and coordinate legal matters within the company.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or higher qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years legal experience, including at least 5 years in land or real estate law.
• Must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria and registered with the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Familiar with the following legal areas:
  • Land law, real estate law, contract law, and land registration procedures.
• Familiar with Nigerian land approval and land title processes, such as:
  • Charting
  • Survey verification
  • Land registration
  • Certificate of OccupancyC of O）
• Possess strong legal analytical skills, communication skills, and negotiation abilities.

Core Competencies:

• Land legal due diligence, land transaction contract drafting, government approval process management, land dispute resolution, and legal risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with land development companies, be familiar with land transaction processes, and have experience dealing with government land approvals.

Salary
N350,000 - N800,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.