PWAN Group is a leading real estate investment and network marketing company in Nigeria, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and lucrative investment opportunities. With a strong presence nationwide, we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Ajah, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Legal Officer will provide comprehensive legal support to the Group, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, protect the company’s legal interests, and manage contracts, disputes, and regulatory engagements.
• The ideal candidate must be proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements including property transactions, MOUs, NDAs, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Provide advisory support on real estate matters, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and business operations.
• Conduct due diligence on properties, titles, and corporate documents.
• Liaise with external solicitors, government agencies, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Lands Registry, CAC).
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution, ensuring proper documentation and timely follow-up.
• Support company secretarial functions such as board meetings, minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Monitor and interpret new laws, policies, and regulations affecting real estate and corporate operations.
• Prepare internal legal reports, briefs, and compliance updates for management.
• Provide legal training and guidance to business units as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B & B.L, with a valid call to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience, preferably within the real estate sector or a corporate legal department.
• Strong knowledge of property law, contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience handling property transactions and title verifications is a major advantage.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Skills & Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with strong research skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team player with good stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.

Application Closing Date

21st November, 2025. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@pwangroup.com using the job title and Location as the subject of the email.