Legal Practitioner / Legal Counsel at Incel Group

Incel Tourism LLC is one of the leading Destination Management Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with a full fledge office in Lagos, Nigeria to cater for the growing Sub Saharan African market. As a licensed Inbound Tour Operator in UAE, the services we render to visitors, tourists and business travelers include taking care of all their travel arrangements including Visas, Flight Tickets, Hotel Booking, Tour Services and also MICE . We offer a spectrum of tailor-made tours packages covering cultural, historical and modern attractions of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Um AlQuwain and Fujairah. Local services range from Hotel Bookings, Desert Safari Tours, Dubai City Tour, Airport Transfers, Medical Tourism, Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai, Abu Dhabi City Tour, Burj Al Arab Tour Dubai, Dinner in Desert Dubai, Wild Wadi Water Park Tour, Burj Khalifa Tour Dubai, Water Park Dubai, Sharjah Tour Packages, Global Village Tour, Big Bus Tour Dubai, Al Ain Tourist Attractions, Wonder Bus Tours Dubai, Dubai Dolphinarium, Hatta Mountain Wadi, Jet Ski Tour Dubai, Fujairah East Coast Tour, Ski Dubai, Legoland Tour Dubai, IMG World of Adventures Dubai tour, Dubai Helicopter Tour, Oman Musandam Tour Dubai, Seaplane Tour Dubai and a host of other great places. Incel Tourism LLC has a full range of first class services and strives to be a world class tour company. Our goal is to introduce the beauty of U.A.E to the world, to share with our valuable guests the rich Arabian culture and history of U.A.E. Incel Tourism utilizes people, technology and service to be the tourism company of choice for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Practitioner / Legal Counsel

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: wonderakpeki@incelgroup.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.