Legal Advisor – Projects & Investments at a Hospitality (Hotel) Company - Kaplo Africa

Kaplo Africa - Our client in the Hospitality (Hotel) industry is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Advisor – Projects & Investments

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Industry: Hospitality (Hotel)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and detail-oriented Legal Advisor – Projects & Investments to provide legal guidance and strategic support on hotel development projects, investment transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s legal interests by advising on contracts, project financing, acquisitions, partnerships, and investment structures.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in commercial law, corporate law, real estate, project development, and investment advisory, with the ability to identify legal risks and provide practical business-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on hotel development projects, investments, corporate transactions, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of legal documents, including construction agreements, consultancy contracts, joint venture agreements, service contracts, leases, financing agreements, and investment documentation.
• Conduct legal due diligence for project acquisitions, investments, financing arrangements, and strategic transactions.
• Advise management on legal risks associated with project development, procurement, financing, and investment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements, and industry standards.
• Support negotiations with investors, financial institutions, contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
• Review land documentation, property transactions, permits, approvals, and title documents relating to development projects.
• Manage legal aspects of procurement processes and contract administration.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications affecting the business.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, regulatory authorities, and other legal stakeholders when required.
• Assist in dispute resolution, claims management, arbitration, mediation, and litigation where necessary.
• Develop and maintain legal policies, compliance frameworks, and risk management procedures.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports, and presentations for executive management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (LL.B.) in Law from a recognized institution.
• Must be qualified to practice law and called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 7 years’ post-call experience in corporate law, commercial law, project finance, construction law, real estate, or investment advisory.
• Experience advising on large-scale development projects, investments, or infrastructure transactions is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and contract negotiations.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and advisory skills.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian legal and regulatory framework relating to projects and investments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives.

Why Join Our Client?

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable hospitality organization where you will play a key role in supporting major development projects and investment initiatives.
• You will work alongside senior management and project teams, contributing to strategic decisions while ensuring the organization’s legal and commercial interests are fully protected.

Salary
Competitive (Based on Experience and Qualifications)

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Legal Advisor – Projects & Investments” as the subject of the email.