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

  1. Provide strategic legal advisory support to management and business units.
  2. Draft, review, negotiate and finalise contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLAs, deeds, and legal correspondence.
  3. Oversee property documentation, title verification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance processes.
  4. Manage internal legal documentation systems and ensure proper filing and retrieval.
  5. Represent the company in dealings with external counsel, regulatory agencies, partners, and government bodies.
  6. Handle legal matters relating to property acquisition, project development, sales, partnerships, and dispute resolution.
  7. Proactively identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
  8. Prepare and present legal opinions, reports, and management briefs.
  9. Supervise junior legal staff and provide mentorship as required.

Requirements

  1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised institution.
  2. Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
  3. Minimum of 5 years post-call experience in Corporate / Property / Commercial Law (real estate sector experience is a strong advantage).
  4. Proven ability to manage complex documentation processes and negotiations.
  5. Strong understanding of land processes, property transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
  6. Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
  7. Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
  8. Must have finished NYSC.
  9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  10. Must reside in Lagos, preferably within proximity to the Lekki/Ajah axis.
  11. Fully Onsite Role.

What We Offer

  1. Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
  2. Strategic role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
  3. Structured work environment with potential for career advancement.
  4. 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.

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