Legal Practitioner / Legal Counsel at Incel Group – Apply Now

Position Summary

• The Legal Practitioner will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business, providing expert guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, contract, and litigation matters.
• The role requires a proactive professional capable of balancing legal risk management with commercial business objectives.
• The successful candidate will support contract negotiations, dispute resolution, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management while ensuring that the Group’s interests are protected at all times.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory:

• Deliver timely, practical legal advice to management and business units to support strategic transactions and initiatives.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage full-lifecycle commercial agreements, including service agreements, EPC contracts, procurement, consultancy, joint ventures, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Identify potential legal risks across business operations and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Litigation & Dispute Management:

• Manage litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution matters.
• Liaise with external solicitors and regulatory agencies.
• Develop legal strategies to protect the company’s interests.
• Monitor ongoing legal matters and provide periodic updates to management.
• Coordinate collection and preservation of legal evidence and documentation.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Advise management on compliance obligations and legal implications.
• Support regulatory audits and investigations.
• Develop compliance policies and procedures.

Corporate Governance & Secretariat Support:

• Support Board and Management meetings.
• Prepare Board resolutions and legal documentation.
• Maintain statutory records and corporate filings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinate filings with relevant regulatory authorities.

Employment & Labour Law:

• Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and termination processes.
• Review policies and employment contracts.
• Advise on labour law compliance and industrial relations matters.

Contract Management:

• Develop and maintain a contract management framework.
• Monitor contractual obligations and compliance requirements.
• Support contract administration and risk assessment.
• Maintain a repository of legal and contractual documents.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal and regulatory risks across the business.
• Develop legal risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct legal due diligence on business transactions.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of contracts reviewed within agreed timelines.
• Number of legal disputes successfully resolved.
• Reduction in legal and compliance risks.
• Regulatory compliance rate.
• Contract turnaround time.
• Litigation management effectiveness.
• Legal cost optimization.
• Timeliness of legal advice and support.
• Board and statutory compliance adherence.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B)
• Barrister – at – Law (B.L.)
• Masters of Law (LLM)
• Called to the Nigerian Bar.

Professional Membership:

• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 7 – 15 years post – call experience.
• Experience in corporate / commercial law practice or in – house legal advisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex contracts and legal disputes.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate and commercial law.

Technical Competencies:

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Employment & Labour Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation Management
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Research & Analysis
• Risk Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Legal Documentation
• Regulatory Affairs

Behavioural Competencies:

• High Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Sound Judgment
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality
• Leadership and Influence

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate is a commercially minded Legal Practitioner with strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical legal solutions that support organizational growth while protecting the company’s interests.
• They must possess excellent contract negotiation skills, sound legal judgment, and the confidence to engage with senior executives, regulators, external counsel, and business stakeholders.
• The individual should have experience operating within a fast-paced corporate environment and be capable of balancing legal compliance with business objectives.

Preferred Candidate Snapshot:

• 7 – 10+ years post – call experience.
• Strong corporate / commercial law background.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams.
• Proven contract negotiation expertise.
• Strong litigation and dispute management exposure.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Nigerian regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High ethical standards and professional credibility.
• Results-oriented with strong stakeholder management capability.