HR and Legal Manager at Property Question Nigeria Limited

Property Question Nigeria Limited originated in 2007 as Pro Marketing Consult, a professional marketing consultancy. In 2020, the real estate component of the business was separated from the consultancy and began operating as Property Question Nigeria Limited. The company was formally incorporated as a private limited liability entity by the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in the year 2025.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR and Legal Manager

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description / Responsibilities

• The HR and Legal Manager shall be responsible for overseeing all human resources functions and legal compliance matters within Property Question Nigeria Limited.
• The role requires a dual focus on workforce management and regulatory adherence within the real estate sector. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Developing and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with Nigerian labour laws and the Company's strategic objectives.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary proceedings, and offboarding.
• Ensuring the Company's compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, including those issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and relevant state land bureaux.
• Drafting, reviewing, and advising on real estate contracts, tenancy agreements, sales agreements, and service level agreements with clients and vendors.
• Liaising with external solicitors and regulatory bodies on matters such as property title searches, land use permits, and dispute resolution.
• Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly HR and legal compliance reports to senior management using Google Workspace tools.
• Managing employee relations, mediating workplace disputes, and ensuring a healthy organisational culture free from harassment or discrimination.
• Advising management on labour law updates, employee compensation structures, and risk management strategies.
• Maintaining confidential employee records and legal documents in an organised and secure manner.

Requirements
Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university, plus a call to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline shall be an added advantage.
• A professional certification in human resources (such as from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressive working experience in the real estate industry is mandatory.
• At least three of those years must have been spent in a management role combining human resources and legal functions within a real estate firm.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting real estate contracts, managing employee relations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively outside conventional frameworks, particularly when resolving employee disputes or legal ambiguities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, suitable for drafting legal documents and conducting employee interviews.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace (including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Forms) for reporting, document management, and record keeping.
• High level of self-discipline and the ability to work independently without the need for micro-management.
• Thorough understanding of Nigerian labour laws, the Companies and Allied Matters Act, real property laws, and contract law.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of integrity when handling sensitive legal and personnel matters

Other Requirements:

• The position is strictly results-oriented and is not a sign-in and sign-out role. The successful candidate shall be evaluated primarily on compliance outcomes, report submission, and effective resolution of HR and legal matters.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports consistently and on time.
• A proven capacity to think innovatively and solve problems without constant supervision is essential.
• The candidate must be willing to work flexibly, including occasional travel for legal filings, court appearances, or property compliance inspections.
• A clear criminal record and verifiable previous employment history are required.
• Membership in the Nigerian Bar Association is mandatory.

Remuneration

• The remuneration package for the HR and Legal Manager is N350,000.00 - N400,000.00

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their comprehensive and detailed CV with Cover Letter letter to: propertyquestionnigeria@gmail and cc: job@propertyquestion.net using the job title as the subject of the email.