IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AT MSHEL HOMES LTD | IN-HOUSE COUNSEL JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Mshel Homes Limited is an independent Real Estate Company located in Abuja, Nigeria. Simply put; we partner with You to get your dream home. Make all the right moves with us. With us, you'll experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber In-House Counsel to serve as the primary legal architect and strategic advisor for our real estate operations in Abuja. In the Federal Capital Territory’s sophisticated property market, legal precision is the ultimate safeguard of capital. This role is designed for a "Strategic Jurist", a professional with 5–10 years post-call experience who can blend rigorous Nigerian property law compliance with the commercial acumen required to close complex development deals.

Your mission is to ensure "Zero-Liability Execution." Working closely with the Legal Manager, you will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle: from negotiating Joint Venture (JV) agreements and construction contracts to navigating the regulatory landscape of the FCDO and AGIS. If you possess a "Proactive-Risk" mindset and the professional grit to translate complex statutes into actionable business intelligence, we want you to protect our enterprise.

Requirements:

1. Transactional Engineering & Contract Diplomacy

• Complex Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate high-stakes commercial agreements, including Deeds of Assignment, Leases, Joint Venture Agreements, and Construction Contracts (FIDIC/JCT variants).

• Strategic Negotiation: Serve as the lead negotiator in property acquisitions and financing rounds, ensuring favorable terms that mitigate long-term exposure.

• Investment Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal guidance on new development initiatives, identifying potential "red flags" in land titles or encumbrances before capital is committed.

2. Regulatory Governance & Compliance

• Statutory Stewardship: Ensure 100% compliance with Nigerian real estate laws, including the Land Use Act, and coordinate the procurement of all necessary building permits, C of Os, and environmental approvals.

• Liaison & Representation: Serve as the organization's official representative in high-level interactions with government agencies (e.g., FCTA, AGIS) and industry stakeholders.

• Policy Architecture: Develop and implement internal compliance policies and training programs to ensure all departments operate within the current legal framework.

3. Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation

• Litigation Management: Oversee dispute resolution processes and manage the performance of external solicitors to ensure company interests are protected in court or arbitration.

• Horizon Scanning: Monitor shifts in Nigerian real estate regulations and communicate the strategic implications of new judicial precedents to the executive team.

• Corporate Secretarial Support: Maintain the company’s corporate governance health, ensuring all statutory filings and entity management activities are current.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Legal Standing: Between 5 – 10 years Post-Call to the Nigerian Bar.

• Core Experience: 4 – 5 years of proven experience specifically as an In-House Counsel within a corporate or real estate environment.

• Location: Must be resident in or able to work onsite in Abuja.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Grit: Outstanding research and writing skills with the ability to simplify complex legal jargon for non-legal executives.

• Commercial Acumen: A proactive, strategic thinker who understands the business impact of legal decisions.

• Consultative Style: Collaborative approach to building partnerships across the engineering, finance, and sales departments.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mshelrecruitment@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.