Veritasi Homes and Properties Limited is a world-class real estate development company driven by value innovation and optimum service to deliver affordable homes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a lawyer with brilliant research and analytical skills. Lawyers are expected to display sound judgment and decision-making with outstanding problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approval is in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Proven experience in the registration of property titles
• Liaisingwith our external legal representatives.
• Prepare pleadings, and notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (essential).
• Must be at least 4 years post call
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2023.