LEGAL OFFICER AT EFFICACY DEVELOPMENT PLC

About Company:

Efficacy Development PLC is a top real estate company in Nigeria, celebrated for unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional properties. As a renowned real estate development company located in Lagos, With a rich history spanning seventeen years, we have not only transformed skylines but also lives, leaving a lasting mark on the real estate landscape.

Job Description:

• File oppositions in matters where title is being passed or property is being encumbered, and there are arrears due and payable to the Company.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters, including claims for compensation against the Company.
• Attend to all the company’s events and the planning of the same with the Customer Service Officer, as may be required.
• Attend to all legal and corporate meetings, which include clients, vendors and Customers.
• Attend to all the company’s WhatsApp groups and ensure proper compliance on the platform.
• Work with Accounts on statutory documentation.
• Work with Land Assist on clients’ management, documentations, including drafting of Contract Agreement for all Peak sites and any other sites as instructed.
• Maintain a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company.
• Stand in for the legal officer II when absent or out for an official assignment.
• Communicate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority, etc.), creating relations of trust.
• Attend to issues of compliance or welfare as the case may arise, and attend to urgent issues that require solution/intervention by the legal unit.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s fulllegal rights, as soon as the agreement/contract has been established.
• Draft petitions, review petitions and follow up on petitions, especially with respect to all our estates, staff and vendors.
• Draft subcontractor agreement and ensure the file is open for each of them, follow up on their job execution with the Cost manager.

Requirements:

• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Postgraduate or professional certification in Real Estate Law or Construction Law (an added advantage).
• Familiarity with contract management software and compliance tools.
• Solid understanding of land and property law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.
• Experience with title verification, property documentation, and dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); BL qualification is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a real estate, construction, or property development firm.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th November, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@efficacyconstruction.com using the job title as the subject of the email.