Branch Legal Officer at PWAN Group

PWAN Group is the first real estate network marketing company in the world that started a revolution in the real estate industry by creating a network system out of real estate marketing and consulting and have today become a leader in that field. In her eight years of existence PWAN have empowered a lot of entrepreneurs and Network marketers in the field of real estate throughout Nigeria and beyond creating a consistent pattern of commission payments on a daily basis to her numerous PBOs. She manages large expanse of lands in various locations across Nigeria which are developed into estates.

Pwan Max is a leading contemporary real estate development company based in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos State. We provide exceptionally high-quality residential and commercial properties that deliver quantitative value to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Legal Officer

Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are seeking the services of a Lawyer to manage all legal dealings pertaining to transactions documents, legal titles, negotiations, regulations and all other related matters in the real estate sector.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
• Draft routine leases and amendments.
• Defend the municipal code litigation.
• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.
• Must be a confident public speaker.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Law and must have been called to the Nigerian Bar school.
• Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• At least 2 years overall experience in a legal position.
• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in Real Estate and Property law.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Results-oriented self-starter with the ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to respond discretely and effectively to sensitive inquiries, complaints, and matters.
• High level of integrity. Must possess a good balance of thoughtfulness and action.
• Advanced presentation and conveyancing skills associated with Real Estate and construction industry.
• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Highly organized with a proactive mindset and ability to manage complex situations with a profitable end result.
• Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal matters skillfully while building trusting relationships.
• Solid understanding of Real Estate contracts, business, and transaction law.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and opinions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent investigative research, negotiating skills, and ability to define a legal problem and come up with solutions.
• Applicants must reside in Asaba.

Required Skillset:

• Analytical Skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication & Organizational skills.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.

Salary Range

• Competitive industry wage of N150,000 per month.

Additional Incentives:

• Successful candidates will be equipped with requisite tools for the role.
• Free scale-up trainings will be facilitated by the firm within and out of state or country.
• Qualified applicants will be furnished with every working material needed to complete tasks.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2023.