Legal Officer (Real Estate & Corporate Advisory) at Periwinkle Residences Limited

Periwinkle Residences Limited is a leading real estate development company committed to delivering premium residential and commercial properties across Lagos and other key locations. Our portfolio spans completed estates, ongoing developments within established communities, and new large-scale projects, reflecting our dedication to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer (Real Estate & Corporate Advisory)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a versatile, commercially astute, and detail-oriented Legal Officer to provide end-to-end legal support across our real estate and corporate operations.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in structuring transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting strategic initiatives across the company’s diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
Transactional & Commercial Advisory:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements, including:
• Land acquisition and property sale agreements
• Residential and commercial lease agreements
• Construction and consultancy contracts
• Joint venture and development agreements
• Oversee and manage the legal aspects of real estate transactions through to completion.
• Provide sound legal advice on structuring transactions to protect the company’s interests.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Nigerian real estate laws and regulations, including land use, planning, environmental, and building requirements.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks across projects and operations, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and advise management on potential impacts.

Dispute Resolution & Legal Representation:

• Provide legal support in resolving disputes involving contractors, clients, regulators, and third parties.
• Liaise with external counsel where required and support litigation or arbitration processes.
• Negotiate favorable settlements and minimize exposure to legal liabilities.

Corporate Governance & Advisory:

• Advise management on corporate governance, policy development, and regulatory obligations.
• Support board and management processes, including preparation of legal documentation and compliance matters.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and best practices.

Estate & Development Advisory:

• Provide legal guidance to estate management teams on resident relations, service agreements, and enforcement of covenants.
• Support ongoing developments and new projects with legal input on land acquisition, permits, and contractual arrangements.
• Ensure smooth legal integration of new developments into the company’s portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and qualification to practice in Nigeria.
• Up to 10 years total post-call experience, with a minimum of 4 years in real estate law.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements.
• Solid understanding of Nigerian property law, land documentation, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-value, diverse real estate projects.
• Exposure to complex transactions and strategic legal work.
• A dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: jobs@periwinkleresidences.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.