Legal Officer
Job Requirement
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documents like purchase/sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
- Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to real estate laws, zoning, and environmental regulations; identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Due Dil diligence: Investigate property-related factual and legal information for acquisitions and dispositions.
- Regulatory Affairs: Manage filings, licenses, and permits with government bodies.
- Legal Advisory: Provide expert advice to management and operations teams on property law, transactions, and development.
- Dispute Resolution: Handle pre-litigation, mediation, and litigation for real estate matters.
- External Counsel Management: Coordinate with and manage outside law firms for specific cases or complex deals.
- Corporate Support: Assist with legal aspects of corporate governance, registrations, and renewals.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Significant experience in real estate law, property transactions, or a related field.
- Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of property law, tenancy laws, contract law, and corporate governance.
- Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and risk management abilities.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: samuel.oso@jomavhomesproperties.com using the position as subject of email.