Senior Manager, Legal at First World Communities Limited

First World Communities Limited (FWC) was incorporated on 11th February, 2008 as a Nigerian private company with limited liability, to carry on the business of providing affordable housing for medium to low income earners across Nigeria and eventually Africa. The company began with the instant success of the highly celebrated Cooperative Villas, in Badore, Lagos, which is a community of over 600 homes and considered to be one of the best of its kind in the entire West African region.

The history and heritage of FWC date back to the early 1990s when its predecessor organizations began to develop housing estates and serviced land sub-divisions across Nigeria. Up until when FWC was formed in response to increasing demand for housing in Nigeria, its promoters have succeeded in the commercial development of over [1,000] homes in Nigeria and overseas, through various business organizations. These include the much acclaimed and widely replicated Post– Service Housing Scheme for the Nigerian Army, and several housing association schemes in the United Kingdom.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Legal

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director

About the Role

• The Senior Manager Legal leads the organization’s legal function by providing strategic advice and guidance on business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.
• This role oversees contracts, negotiations, and dispute resolution, while collaborating with business units to protect the company’s interests..

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice to senior management and business units on contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and operational risks.
• Support strategic business initiatives with risk mitigation and legal insights.
• Support the Board and senior management in implementing strong corporate governance practices.
• Advise on corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Assist in preparing and filing statutory returns and maintaining corporate records.
• Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on required actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); a Master’s degree or LLM is a plus.
• Professional certification or bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction is required..
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate law, commercial law, or a related legal field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
• Expertise in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to advise senior management and stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2026

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online