Legal Executive (Construction) at Alpha Mead Group Full Time

Alpha Mead Group is currently looking for a legal executive for immediate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindly go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Legal Executive (Construction)

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues
• Prepare and manage all legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims, Litigation & Non-Litigation matters pertaining to properties, consumer disputes, labour disputes, etc.,
• Provide legal advice and support in drafting commercial agreements, MOUs, POAs, Conveyance deeds, Indemnity Bonds, SLAs, etc.
• Understand commercial conditions in tender documents, analyze risks of the conditions, propose revised conditions and discuss with tender managers to minimize such risks.
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court
• Check contract conditions and prepare necessary documents in time for execution.
• Draft routine leases and amendments
• Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintain relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.
• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
• Ensure legal due diligence during land/property acquisition in particular; Title investigation & Local legislation.
• Draft and ensure standardization (to the extent possible) of legal documents such as title transfer deeds, Agreement of sale, Offer letters, Conveyance documents, Lease Deeds, License Agreements, etc.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management – preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreement
• Monitoring and filing completed contracts and other corporate documents
• Liaising with external counsel and follow-up on pending litigations
• Carrying out of duties, as assigned by the Head of Legal Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner in a law firm.
• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred but not required
• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required
• Real Estate experience is a critical requirement, particularly in interfacing with lands and other regulatory bodies for the Development of Company projects
• Experience in construction litigations, including mediation or arbitration
• Good understanding of foreclosure.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.