Head, Legal and Compliance / Company Secretary at Refin Homes Limited

Refin homes limited was established with the aim of bridging housing gap in Nigria. Our key focus is providing affordable housing for middle-class income earners without compromising quality. We are the community builders, set to establish,develop,strenghten and increase economic activities within identified locations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Legal and Compliance / Company Secretary

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• REFin Homes is looking for a highly skilled and diligent Head, Legal and Compliance/Company Secretary to join our team.
• This pivotal role will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's legal interests, ensuring full compliance with statutory guidelines, and providing robust company secretarial services.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you will lead the Legal and Compliance unit, striving to minimize litigation and proactively manage legal risks.
• You will be the primary point of contact for all legal and compliance matters, working closely with the Board and Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal counsel to the Board, Management, and staff on all pertinent issues, ensuring optimal legal strategies.
• Company Secretarial: Orchestrate board meetings, prepare board papers and minutes, maintain statutory documents, and act as a crucial liaison between the Board and Management. Handle annual reports and other essential corporate documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Continuously monitor and report on the company's adherence to industry-specific regulatory requirements and general applicable laws. Liaise directly with regulatory bodies.
• Litigation Management: Oversee all court cases for and against the company, identify legal remedies, coordinate with external solicitors, and represent the company in court or with enforcement authorities when necessary.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including Joint Venture Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Property Law: Handle comprehensive land, title, search documentation, and perfection processes.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with the marketing representative to serve as a liaison between our Nigeria head office and international offices in the UK and US.
• Documentation & Filing: Maintain an efficient filing system for proper documentation and retrieval of all legal and corporate records.

What We're Looking For

• A proven legal professional with significant experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work proactively and strategically to protect the company's interests.
• Board meetings experience, property, and approval processes are an added advantage.

Salary
N300,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hr@refinhomes.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: If you are a meticulous, proactive, and experienced legal professional ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!