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The Freelance HR Consultant Agreement is essential for businesses operating in Nigeria that require professional HR expertise on a project or temporary basis. This document is designed to comply with Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and data protection requirements while establishing a clear independent contractor relationship. It's particularly relevant in today's business environment where companies increasingly rely on external HR expertise for various initiatives such as organizational development, policy creation, recruitment strategies, and compliance programs. The agreement protects both parties by clearly defining the scope of services, deliverables, payment terms, and confidentiality obligations, while ensuring the consultant's independent status is maintained in accordance with Nigerian employment laws.

1. Parties: Identifies the client company and the HR consultant, including their respective addresses and registration/identification details

2. Background: Establishes the context of the agreement, the consultant's expertise, and the client's need for HR consulting services

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Services', 'Deliverables', 'Confidential Information', and 'Intellectual Property'

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the HR consulting services to be provided, including specific responsibilities and deliverables

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal terms, and conditions for termination by either party

6. Fees and Payment Terms: Consultant's fees, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing procedures

7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of the consultant's status as an independent contractor, not an employee

8. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Obligations regarding confidential information and compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Regulation

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and rights to materials, documents, and deliverables created during the engagement

10. Representations and Warranties: Consultant's qualifications and standard of service commitments

11. Limitation of Liability: Extent and limitations of the consultant's liability for services provided

12. Insurance: Required insurance coverage to be maintained by the consultant

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and applicable law

14. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, amendment procedures, and severability