Legal Counsel

Job Summary

• Managing Banex Mall Limited is seeking a competent and commercially minded Legal Counsel to oversee the company's legal affairs, protect its business interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• The successful candidate will provide legal support across property and facility management, commercial leasing, tenancy administration, business transactions, contracts and general corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate tenancy agreements, commercial leases, service contracts, vendor agreements and other business-related documents.
• Manage legal matters relating to tenant occupancy, lease renewals, rent defaults, breaches of tenancy agreements and recovery of outstanding obligations.
• Advise management on property transactions, commercial arrangements, business partnerships and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, Lagos State and local government laws, regulations, licensing and statutory requirements.
• Handle legal disputes, claims, litigation, debt recovery and liaison with external solicitors where necessary.
• Review agreements relating to event bookings, facility rentals, cinema operations, hospitality services, corporate partnerships and other business activities.
• Conduct legal due diligence and identify potential legal and commercial risks in business transactions.
• Provide legal guidance on employment matters, staff-related disputes and company policies.
• Maintain proper custody of legal documents, contracts, statutory records and company agreements.
• Advise management on emerging legal risks and recommend measures to protect the company's assets and business interests.

Key Performance Expectations

• Timely review and preparation of contracts and legal documents.
• Effective management of tenancy-related legal matters and recovery processes.
• Compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reduction of contractual and legal risks to the company.
• Timely resolution and proper documentation of legal disputes.

Requirements

• LL.B and B.L, with current membership in good standing with the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Minimum of 4–10 years post-call experience, preferably in commercial law, corporate practice, real estate or property management.
• Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial leases, tenancy agreements, contracts and other legal instruments.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian property and tenancy laws, commercial transactions, contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience handling landlord-tenant disputes, rent recovery, contractual breaches and litigation.
• Strong negotiation, legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple legal matters and provide timely legal advice to management.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2026

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]using "Legal Counsel" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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