SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL AT NINE STARS AGRICULTURAL COMPANY LIMITED | LEGAL COUNSEL JOBS IN OGUN

About Company:

Nine Stars Limited is a dynamic and innovative agricultural and real estate company committed to transforming Nigeria’s market landscape. Based in Ogere-Remo,Ogun State, our company aims to provide unparalleled agricultural and real estate solutions, offering a wide range of services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike.

Job Description:

• Responsible for conducting legal due diligence on lands intended for purchase or sale by the company, including:
  • Verification of land ownership
  • Review of land history records
  • Checking for disputes, encumbrances, or mortgages
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents related to land transactions, including:
  • Deed of Assignment
  • Contract of Sale
  • Land Purchase Agreement
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Responsible for processing or assisting with land title documentation and government approval procedures, including:
  • Certificate of Occupancy（C of O / CFO）
  • Excision
  • Gazette
• Communicate and coordinate with government authorities regarding land approval processes, such as:
  • Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey
  • Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
• Handle legal disputes related to land matters, including:
  • Land ownership disputes, land encroachment issues, and contract disputes.
• Participate in land transaction negotiations, provide legal advice, and manage legal risks.
• Ensure the company's land transactions and development activities comply with Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Manage the legal team, provide training, and coordinate legal matters within the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or higher qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years legal experience, including at least 5 years in land or real estate law.
• Must be qualified to practice law in Nigeria and registered with the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Familiar with the following legal areas:
  • Land law, real estate law, contract law, and land registration procedures.
• Familiar with Nigerian land approval and land title processes, such as:
  • Charting
  • Survey verification
  • Land registration
  • Certificate of OccupancyC of O）
• Possess strong legal analytical skills, communication skills, and negotiation abilities.

Core Competencies:

• Land legal due diligence, land transaction contract drafting, government approval process management, land dispute resolution, and legal risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with land development companies, be familiar with land transaction processes, and have experience dealing with government land approvals.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th April, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: ninestars.recruitment@yahoo.com  using “Senior Legal Counsel” as the subject of the email.