Real Estate Lawyer – Full-time (Lagos)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Real Estate Lawyer to join our team in Lagos. The successful candidate will provide legal expertise across a wide range of real estate transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk for the company.

Key responsibilities

• Draft routine deeds of assignment and contracts of sale, including printing, spiral binding, sealing and signing.
• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise the company accordingly.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions, routine leases and amendments.
• Ensure appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed.
• Manage regulatory and compliance‑related services.
• Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.
• Defend state code litigation and support general advisory needs for a large‑scale real estate portfolio.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate law, covering litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase & sale transactions.
• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative, and claims.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and research abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.