Head of Legal and Company Secretary

Refin Homes Limited

Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Real Estate, Construction & Property Development Reports To: Managing Director / Executive Management

About the Role

• Refin Homes Limited is seeking a competent, experienced and commercially aware Legal Officer & Company Secretary to provide strategic legal advisory, corporate governance and regulatory compliance support to the organisation.
• The successful candidate will oversee the company's legal affairs, manage corporate secretarial responsibilities, review commercial and property-related transactions, ensure statutory compliance and safeguard the company's legal and business interests.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management:

• Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial and operational matters.
• Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, leases, deeds of assignment and other legal documents.
• Review and negotiate construction contracts, contractor agreements and consultancy agreements.
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage legal disputes and coordinate external solicitors where necessary.

Real Estate & Property Legal Support:

• Conduct legal due diligence on properties, including verification of ownership and title documents.
• Review legal documentation relating to property acquisition, sales, leasing and development.
• Ensure proper documentation and protection of the company's property interests.
• Liaise with land registries, government agencies, property owners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Advise on property transactions and applicable land laws and regulations.

Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance:

• Provide company secretarial support to the Board of Directors and Management.
• Organise and coordinate Board and statutory meetings.
• Prepare meeting notices, agendas, minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and other governance documentation.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and corporate documents with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Monitor compliance with CAMA 2020 and other applicable corporate governance requirements.
• Advise the Board and Management on corporate governance obligations and regulatory developments.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations affecting the company's operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant real estate, construction, corporate and commercial regulations.
• Review company policies and legal frameworks to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Manage regulatory correspondence and coordinate statutory documentation.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and provide recommendations.

Employment & General Corporate Legal Support:

• Review employment contracts, consultancy agreements and other HR-related documents.

• Provide legal guidance on employee relations and employment-related matters.

• Review confidentiality agreements and other business protection documents.

• Support management in resolving contractual and employment-related disputes.

• Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).

• Barrister-at-Law (B.L) and must be called to the Nigerian Bar.

• Minimum of 3-5years post-call experience.

• Relevant experience in company secretarial practice, corporate governance and commercial law.

• Experience in real estate, construction or property development will be a strong advantage.

• Good knowledge of CAMA 2020, Nigerian property laws, contract law and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, research and analytical skills.

• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• High ethical standards, discretion and professional integrity.

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Practice
• Legal Advisory & Risk Management
• Real Estate & Property Law
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Board Administration & Statutory Reporting
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen.

Salary

N350,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

7th November, 2026.