Branch Legal Officer (full Time)

Company Location: Asaba, Delta State.

Pwan Max is a leading contemporary real estate development company based in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos State. We provide exceptionally high-quality residential and commercial properties that deliver quantitative value to our clients.
We are seeking the services of a Legal Officer to manage all legal dealings pertaining to transactions, documents, legal titles, negotiations, regulations and all other related matters in the real estate sector.

QUALIFICATION & RENUMERATION
-Minimum of LL B.
-At least 1 year overall experience in a legal position.
-At least 1 year’s relevant experience in Real Estate and Property law.

ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES:
1. Successful candidates will be equipped with requisite tools for the role.
2. Free scale-up trainings will be facilitated by the firm within and out of state or country.
3. Qualified applicants will be furnished with every working material needed to complete tasks.

REQUIREMENTS
*Experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase & sale transactions.
*Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
*Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
*Results-oriented self-starter with the ability to work without supervision.
*Ability to respond discretely and effectively to sensitive inquiries, complaints, and matters.
*High level of integrity.
*Must possess a good balance of thoughtfulness and action.
*Advanced presentation and conveyancing skills associated with Real Estate and construction industry.
*Ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex documents.
*Highly organized with a proactive mindset and ability to manage complex situations leading to a profitable end result.
*Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal matters skillfully while building trusting relationships.
*Solid understanding of Real Estate contracts, business, and transaction law.
*Possess working knowledge of MS Office package.
*Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
*Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and opinions in a fast-paced environment.
*Excellent investigative research, negotiating skills, and ability to define a legal problem and come up with solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
>Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.
>Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
>Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
>Draft routine leases and amendments.
>Defend the municipal code litigation.
>Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
>Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.
>Manage regulatory and compliance related services.
>Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.
>Must be a confident public speaker.

REQUIRED SKILL SET
- Analytical Skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Communication & Organizational skills.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills.

Please note that all applications will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.