Director of Legal

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Director of Legal with a strong background in real estate law at a leadership level. This role will be responsible for building and leading the Group’s legal function, managing legal risk across property transactions and corporate matters, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group’s legal function, providing strategic legal counsel to the GMD, Executive Management and subsidiary MDs.
• Oversee all real estate transactions, including land acquisition, title perfection, property development agreements, joint ventures and sales documentation.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, leases, MOUs and other legal agreements across the Group.
• Manage litigation, disputes and regulatory matters, working with external counsel where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant real estate, corporate and regulatory laws across all jurisdictions of operation.
• Advise on corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and risk management.
• Build, mentor and lead the internal legal team as the function grows.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulators and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.

Requirements

• LL.B and B.L, called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 12-15 years post-call experience, with a significant portion in real estate law.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally as Head of Legal, Legal Director, or similar senior legal role.
• Strong track record handling property transactions, land documentation, and real estate dispute resolution in Nigeria.
• Sound knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.