HEAD OF LEGAL AT A REPUTABLE REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - AT LIMITED | HEAD OF LEGAL JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

AT Limited is a dynamic and innovative provider of human capital solutions, specializing in Recruitment, Outsourcing, Consulting, and Business Contracting services. Our mission is to connect businesses with top talent, drive growth, and deliver exceptional results.

Job Description:

• We are currently recruiting a highly experienced and strategic Head of Legal for our client, a reputable company within the real estate and property development sector.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong background in corporate law, real estate documentation, regulatory compliance, and contract management.
• This role requires a seasoned legal professional who can provide sound legal guidance, oversee documentation processes, manage risk exposure, and ensure full regulatory compliance across all business operations.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Head of Legal to lead the legal function of a growing real estate organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal documentation, contracts, property transactions, regulatory filings, corporate governance matters, and dispute resolution processes.
• This role requires a proactive leader who can manage legal risks, structure compliant real estate transactions, support executive decision-making, and ensure that all business operations align with Nigerian legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s legal department and oversee all legal operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including property acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, vendor agreements, and lease agreements.
• Oversee land documentation processes including title verification, due diligence, deed preparation, and registration.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian property laws, corporate regulations, and government requirements.
• Manage regulatory filings and statutory documentation with relevant authorities.
• Provide legal advisory support to executive management on strategic and operational matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all company projects and transactions.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and external counsel coordination when necessary.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all legal and corporate documents.
• Support corporate governance processes including board resolutions, policy drafting, and internal compliance frameworks.
• Guide the company on employment law matters, compliance obligations, and contractual best practices.
• Stay updated on changes in Nigerian real estate, corporate, and commercial laws.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution with 5–10 years’ post-call experience, preferably within real estate, property development, or corporate law practice.
• Called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) and licensed to practice law in Nigeria.
• Proven experience handling land transactions, property documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian corporate law, real estate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading legal teams or functioning in a senior legal management role.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong risk management and strategic advisory capability.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Attention to detail and documentation excellence
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Leadership and team management
• Regulatory and compliance expertise
• Risk assessment and mitigation capability.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 10th March, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: admin@atlimited.net using "Application for Head of Legal)" as the subject of the email.