Legal Counsel (for a Construction Company)

Alpha Mead Group

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

2d ago

Job Description

Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues

Prepare and manage all legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims, Litigation & Non-Litigation matters pertaining to properties, consumer disputes, labour disputes, etc.,

Provide legal advice and support in drafting commercial agreements, MOUs, POAs, Conveyance deeds, Indemnity Bonds, SLAs, etc.

Understand commercial conditions in tender documents, analyze risks of the conditions, propose revised conditions and discuss with tender managers to minimize such risks.

Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.

Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible

Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court

Check contract conditions and prepare necessary documents in time for execution.

Draft routine leases and amendments

Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintain relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.

Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.

Ensure legal due diligence during land / property acquisition in particular; Title investigation & Local legislation.

Draft and ensure standardization (to the extent possible) of legal documents such as title transfer deeds, Agreement of sale, Offer letters, Conveyance documents, Lease Deeds, License Agreements, etc.

Oversee contract lifecycle management preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreement

Monitoring and filing completed contracts and other corporate documents

Liaising with external counsel and follow-up on pending litigations

Carrying out of duties, as assigned by Head of Legal Services

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in law

Minimum of 4 years of experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner in a law firm.

Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred but not required

Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required

Real Estate experience is a critical requirement, particularly in interfacing with lands and other regulatory bodies for the Development Company projects

Experience in construction litigations, including mediation or arbitration

Good understanding of foreclosure.

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.

Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.

Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Information

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Outstanding organizational and time-management skills

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