Overview
PWAN Group is a leading real estate investment and network marketing company in Nigeria, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and lucrative investment opportunities. With a strong presence nationwide, we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Job Position: Senior Legal Officer
Location: Lekki / Ajah, Lagos
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer to strengthen our Legal & Compliance operations and support the organisation’s growth strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advisory support to management and business units.
- Draft, review, negotiate and finalise contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLAs, deeds, and legal correspondence.
- Oversee property documentation, title verification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Manage internal legal documentation systems and ensure proper filing and retrieval.
- Represent the company in dealings with external counsel, regulatory agencies, partners, and government bodies.
- Handle legal matters relating to property acquisition, project development, sales, partnerships, and dispute resolution.
- Proactively identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present legal opinions, reports, and management briefs.
- Supervise junior legal staff and provide mentorship as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised institution.
- Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in Corporate / Property / Commercial Law (real estate sector experience is a strong advantage).
- Proven ability to manage complex documentation processes and negotiations.
- Strong understanding of land processes, property transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
- Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Must have finished NYSC.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Must reside in Lagos, preferably within proximity to the Lekki/Ajah axis.
- Fully Onsite Role.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Strategic role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
- Structured work environment with potential for career advancement.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a large and reputable real estate organisation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@pwangroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.