Property Head Lawyer

Job Description: Property Head Lawyer

Position Title: Property Head Lawyer
Department: Legal
Location: IKEJA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:
The Property Head Lawyer is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of property-related transactions and operations within the organization. This role involves providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with property laws and regulations, managing property disputes, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals in property acquisition, development, and management.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

Provide expert legal counsel on property transactions, leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development projects.
Advise the management team on legal risks and implications associated with property deals and agreements.

Contract Management:

Draft, review, and negotiate property-related contracts, including leases, sales agreements, purchase agreements, and joint ventures.
Ensure that all contractual documents comply with applicable laws and protect the organization's interests.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal property laws, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
Monitor and address changes in legislation affecting property ownership and management.

Dispute Resolution:

Handle property-related disputes, including tenant issues, boundary disagreements, and claims.
Represent the organization in legal proceedings, arbitrations, or negotiations related to property matters.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with property transactions and operations.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper due diligence and risk assessment.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of all property-related legal documentation.
Ensure proper filing and archiving of agreements, permits, and compliance certificates.

Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals and support staff involved in property matters.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and ethical practice within the legal team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Liaise with external legal counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) is required; a Master’s Degree or specialization in property/real estate law is preferred.
Licensing: Admission to the Bar Association and a valid practicing license.
Experience: Minimum of 5 -7 years of legal experience, with substantial expertise in property law.
Skills:

Strong knowledge of property laws, contracts, and dispute resolution.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.