Head, Legal and Compliance

Refin Homes Limited—a Nigerian real estate and property development firm focusing on affordable middle-class housing—is recruiting a Head, Legal and Compliance / Company Secretary in Lagos. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, this senior executive role leads the Legal and Compliance unit, serving as the company secretary to the Board, overseeing corporate litigation, managing real estate joint ventures, and coordinating with international liaison offices in the UK and US.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Governance: Provide strategic legal counsel to the Board and Management, manage corporate risk, and minimize litigation exposure.

• Company Secretarial & Board Operations: Organize board meetings, prepare board packs and minutes, maintain statutory registers, and oversee corporate regulatory filings.

• Real Estate & Property Law: Handle land title searches, perfection processes, and negotiate commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), SLAs, and NDAs.

• Litigation & External Counsel Oversight: Direct court proceedings for and against the firm, coordinate external solicitors, and represent the company before enforcement authorities.

• Global Liaison Operations: Collaborate with international marketing representatives to bridge operations between the Nigeria head office and overseas offices in the UK and US.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Core Competencies: Corporate law, land title perfection, regulatory reporting, litigation management, contract negotiation, and board governance.

• Key Attributes: Strategic vision, high-stakes negotiation skills, meticulous document review, and strong corporate communication.