Legal Officer at Gasvine Properties Limited Company

Gasvine Properties Limited is a registered Real Estate Development Company authorised to carry out all kinds of Building Construction, Property Management, Marketing and Sales Services. With eleven developing estates to our credit, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in Nigerian real estate.

Our commitment to excellence and transparency has made us the preferred choice for thousands of homeowners and investors across the nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Ajao Estate, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate & Property Development

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Officer to join our growing team.
• The ideal candidate must have 3 – 5 years of relevant legal experience in the real estate and property development sector and possess a sound understanding of Nigerian property laws, land documentation, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, MOUs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence on land and property acquisitions.
• Verify land titles and coordinate searches at relevant government agencies, including land registries.
• Facilitate perfection of title documents, including Governor's Consent, Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), Deeds of Assignment, and other property documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide legal advice on land acquisition, development projects, property sales, and commercial transactions.
• Manage litigation matters and liaise with external solicitors where necessary.
• Handle dispute resolution, mediation, and recovery matters involving clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support contract administration and monitor legal obligations under agreements.
• Represent the company before regulatory agencies and government institutions when required.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and advise management on legal implications.
• Maintain proper custody of legal documents and company records.
• Provide legal support to all business units on operational and strategic matters.

Qualifications

• LL.B Degree from a recognized university.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-call experience, with at least of 3 years substantial experience in real estate and property development.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian property and land laws.
• Excellent legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Sound knowledge of land documentation and title perfection processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal documentation systems.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: humanresources@gasvinepropertiesltd.com using "Legal Officer" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.