Labour and Employment Law

We provide Labour and Employment Law Advisory to international companies with local staff in Nigeria; local companies; HR teams, and employees.

The lawyers in our Labour and Employment law practice group at Kabbiz Legal & Advisory provide forward-thinking legal support across the full spectrum of labour, employment, and workplace regulatory matters in Nigeria. Our approach combines legal precision with commercial insight — helping employers, HR leaders, business founders, and senior-level employees navigate the fast-evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s labour ecosystem.

We advise both Nigerian and international clients on how best to structure employment relationships, mitigate risk, stay compliant with Nigeria’s labour laws and industrial relations framework, and manage workforce transitions, all while aligning with global best practices. We also conduct discreet investigations into workplace discrimination claims by local employees of international parent companies, harassment claims, among others.

Whether you’re a multinational expanding into Nigeria, a startup refining your employee contracts, or a senior executive negotiating a separation agreement, we work closely with you to deliver clear, strategic advice with the depth and discretion your matter demands.

Our Core Services Include:

1. Employment Documentation & Contracts

• Drafting, vetting and negotiating employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and service-level retainers

• NDAs, non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality agreements

• Executive employment contracts and compensation structures

2. Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Labour law compliance audits for Nigerian and foreign-owned entities

• Employee handbooks, HR manuals, disciplinary codes, and whistleblower policies

• Occupational safety and health standards advisory

• Employee data privacy and workplace surveillance guidance

• Statutory benefits and pension regulation compliance

3. Workforce Restructuring & Transitions

• Advisory on business reorganizations, mergers, and redundancies

• Negotiation and documentation of severance packages

• Handling terminations, layoffs, and end-of-contract matters

• Managing risk associated with constructive dismissal or wrongful termination

4. Industrial Relations & Dispute Resolution

• Representation before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria

• Collective bargaining advice and union negotiations

• Mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution

• Defense against employee-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, and unfair labour practices

5. Expatriate & Cross-Border Employment

• Immigration compliance (e.g., expatriate quota, work & residence permits)

• Structuring secondment and global mobility arrangements

• Advisory on international employment strategy and compliance for foreign employers

Who We Represent

1. Employers
2. Employees
3. LLP Members and Partners
4. Nigerian branches of International corporations be it associate offices, subsidiaries or outposts

How We Support Employers

We understand that your workforce is a strategic asset, and managing it effectively requires not just legal expertise, but commercial judgment and timing. Whether you’re an international corporation operating in Nigeria or a local employer navigating complex labour issues, we help you stay compliant with Nigeria’s Labour laws and Sector-specific regulations.

Our employment law team is structured to ensure that every matter receives the attention it deserves. We deliberately run a lean, efficient team model — meaning we have the time to understand your business context and tailor our advice to fit your operational realities. That responsiveness isn’t just a feature — it’s a commitment.

As a law firm built to work at the pace of global business, we understand the challenges employers face: regulatory shifts, difficult terminations, internal investigations, reputational risk, and the delicate balance of morale and compliance.

Our Employer Services Cover:

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and director-level service agreements

• Handling internal grievances, employee discipline, and workplace complaints discreetly

• Managing terminations, dismissals, and exit negotiations

• Conducting or overseeing workplace investigations

• Navigating claims of harassment, discrimination, or hostile work environments

• Structuring and negotiating settlement agreements

• Advisory on redundancy and reorganization

• Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality provisions within the bounds of Nigerian Law and global best practices

• Protecting trade secrets and sensitive employer information

• Handling whistleblower claims and internal disclosures

• Guidance on exits, board-level disputes, and expatriate employment compliance

How our Labour and Employment Law Team Supports Employees

We understand that employment issues don’t just affect your job—they affect your dignity, livelihood, and your future, especially in these uncertain economic times. Whether you’re navigating a workplace dispute, negotiating a severance, or facing unfair treatment, our role is to empower you understand your legal position and fight for it.

Unlike firms that treat employee-side representation as an afterthought, we take it seriously because we understand the very real power imbalance that exists in employer-employee relationships, especially in fast-paced, high-stakes workplaces. We not only bring sharp technical skills; we also bring emotional intelligence and strategic calm in sensitive situations.

Whether you’re in Nigeria or abroad and facing employment issues tied to Nigerian law, we provide robust support tailored to your situation. We’re accessible, responsive, and uncompromising when it comes to protecting our clients’ interests.

We act for senior executives, employees in regulated industries, creatives, professionals, and expatriates working in Nigeria—across a range of matters, including:

• Contract review and negotiation

• Workplace harassment and discrimination

• Wrongful and unfair dismissal

• Grievance and disciplinary hearings

• Severance packages and Settlement Agreements

• Internal Investigations

• Whistleblower protection

• Breach of confidentiality and restrictive covenants

• Employment disputes and litigation

• Exit strategy planning

• Cross-border employment issues

With Kabbiz, you’re not just hiring a law firm—you’re getting strategic thinkers who know when to hold the line and when to fight. We’ll work with you to safeguard your reputation, financial interests, and peace of mind.

Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re facing a workplace issue or simply need clarity on your rights and options, we will support you with legal advice tailored to your situation. You can call us on +2348064231176 or email corporateservices@kabbizlegal.com to schedule a confidential consultation.