About the Role

Job Description:

Summary

• This role is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing employee relations, and advising the company on employment law matters to support a productive and legally compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

Legal:

• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable employment laws and relevant legal regulations.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, including employment agreements and vendor contracts.
• Provide legal advice to management and employees on a range of issues, including employment disputes and risk mitigation.
• Oversee or participate in litigation and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and organized legal documentation and records.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks to protect the organization.

Human Resources:

• Develop recruitment strategies, conduct interviews, and manage the hiring process to attract top talent.
• Address employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Plan and implement training and development programs to support employee growth.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• Develop and oversee performance management systems to drive accountability and development.
• Manage HR Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll administration efficiently.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce company policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Collect and analyze HR data to support informed decision-making.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.). A valid BL qualification and call to the Nigerian Bar is an added advantage (or required, depending on the role).
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in both Human Resources and Corporate/Commercial Legal Practice.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, employment agreements, policies, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Hands-on experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary procedures, and offboarding.
• Ability to advise management on legal and HR compliance matters while mitigating organizational risk.
• Experience handling employee grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance requirements, including pension, NSITF, ITF, PAYE, and other relevant employment obligations.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using HRIS or HR management systems is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications

• CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or other HR certifications (added advantage).
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), where applicable.

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Duob Recruitment Company

About Duob Recruitment Company

We’re on a mission to make sure our clients find the right candidates to fill vacancies and grow their business or organisation to the next level. And no matter what the industry is or who our client might be, we always carry out our work to a high standard.
By working hard to understand what our client’s needs are, we can then utilise our extensive network of contacts to find a candidate who is just right for you.