Property Manager (Legal) at HR Aid Consults

HR Aid is a startup consulting company that helps businesses with recruitment and HR needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Property Manager (Legal)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a competent and proactive Property Manager to oversee our Company's property portfolio, with direct, hands-on experience managing relationships between landlords, property owners, and tenants.
• The ideal candidate must be a qualified Lawyer with core property management experience — this role is not suited to candidates whose background is limited to private property management, facilities management, or general legal practice without direct landlord / tenant portfolio experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords, property owners, and tenants, acting on behalf of property owners in the administration of assigned properties.
• Attract and onboard suitable tenants through property marketing, referrals, and other approved channels.
• Conduct tenant screening, guarantor verification, and referral profiling.
• Prepare, review, and manage tenancy
• agreements, lease documents, and other property-related legal documentation.
• Examine legal issues relating to properties and projects and provide guidance to mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable property laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with facility managers and service providers to ensure proper maintenance of managed properties.
• Investigate and resolve tenant complaints and disputes promptly and professionally.
• Conduct routine inspections of occupied and vacant properties.
• Develop and enforce occupancy policies and procedures.
• Prepare periodic reports on property performance, tenancy status, occupancy levels, and departmental activities.
• Provide Management with regular updates on all properties under the Company's management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient service delivery and achievement of organizational goals.

Requirements

• LL.B Degree and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (BL).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically in core/commercial Property Management — directly managing landlord and tenant relationships, tenancy agreements, and lease administration across a property portfolio (experience limited to private property management, facility management alone, or general legal practice will not be considered). Prior work experience within a Real Estate company is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and managing tenancy agreements, handling tenant disputes, and conducting tenant/guarantor screening.
• Sound knowledge of tenancy laws, lease administration, and property documentation.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Empress.akani@hr-aidconsults.com using ''Property Manager (Legal)'' as the subject of the email.