HR and Legal Manager

Job Description / Responsibilities

• The HR and Legal Manager shall be responsible for overseeing all human resources functions and legal compliance matters within Property Question Nigeria Limited.
• The role requires a dual focus on workforce management and regulatory adherence within the real estate sector. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Developing and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with Nigerian labour laws and the Company's strategic objectives.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary proceedings, and offboarding.
• Ensuring the Company's compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, including those issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and relevant state land bureaux.
• Drafting, reviewing, and advising on real estate contracts, tenancy agreements, sales agreements, and service level agreements with clients and vendors.
• Liaising with external solicitors and regulatory bodies on matters such as property title searches, land use permits, and dispute resolution.
• Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly HR and legal compliance reports to senior management using Google Workspace tools.
• Managing employee relations, mediating workplace disputes, and ensuring a healthy organisational culture free from harassment or discrimination.
• Advising management on labour law updates, employee compensation structures, and risk management strategies.
• Maintaining confidential employee records and legal documents in an organised and secure manner.

Requirements
Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university, plus a call to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
• A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline shall be an added advantage.
• A professional certification in human resources (such as from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressive working experience in the real estate industry is mandatory.
• At least three of those years must have been spent in a management role combining human resources and legal functions within a real estate firm.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting real estate contracts, managing employee relations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively outside conventional frameworks, particularly when resolving employee disputes or legal ambiguities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, suitable for drafting legal documents and conducting employee interviews.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace (including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Forms) for reporting, document management, and record keeping.
• High level of self-discipline and the ability to work independently without the need for micro-management.
• Thorough understanding of Nigerian labour laws, the Companies and Allied Matters Act, real property laws, and contract law.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of integrity when handling sensitive legal and personnel matters

Other Requirements:

• The position is strictly results-oriented and is not a sign-in and sign-out role. The successful candidate shall be evaluated primarily on compliance outcomes, report submission, and effective resolution of HR and legal matters.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports consistently and on time.
• A proven capacity to think innovatively and solve problems without constant supervision is essential.
• The candidate must be willing to work flexibly, including occasional travel for legal filings, court appearances, or property compliance inspections.
• A clear criminal record and verifiable previous employment history are required.
• Membership in the Nigerian Bar Association is mandatory.

Remuneration

• The remuneration package for the HR and Legal Manager is N350,000.00 - N400,000.00

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their comprehensive and detailed CV with Cover Letter letter to: and cc: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

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