Real Estate Lawyer

About the role

A full-time Real Estate Lawyer position based in Lagos. The lawyer handles routine real estate documentation, transaction drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and represents the company in property purchases and sales.

Key responsibilities

• Draft routine deeds of assignment and contracts of sale, print, spiral bind, seal and sign them.
• 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.
• Support legal and general advisory needs for a large-scale real estate portfolio.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate law, including litigation, lease transactions, property management and purchase and sale transactions.
• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative and claims.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Capable networker with excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

To apply, interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by email to the employer, using the job title as the subject of the message.