Legal & Company Secretariat Officer

About this role

A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc is seeking a Legal and Company Secretariat Officer to provide legal guidance on contracts, corporate transactions and internal policies, and to support the Real Estate part of the business. The role involves drafting and managing contracts with contractors, consultants and vendors, handling property-related agreements, and managing property disputes. The officer will ensure governance policy adherence, maintain statutory registers, and handle filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission as well as processing permits and development licenses. The position targets a legal professional with experience in corporate/commercial law and real estate governance. Based in Lagos, the employer operates across multiple sectors in West Africa, including real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and more.

What you would do

• Provide legal guidance on contracts, corporate transactions and internal policies.
• Review and prepare property-related agreements (sales, leases, joint venture agreements).
• Support the Real Estate segment of the business.
• Draft, review and manage contracts with contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Manage property-related disputes including land ownership and tenancy issues.
• Ensure adherence to governance policies and procedures.
• Maintain statutory registers and file with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• Process permits, approvals and development licenses.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
• Bar in Nigeria (BL) qualification required.

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