Corporate Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Governance) - Remote

Overview

This role involves balancing fast-paced growth with robust corporate governance in a tech company scaling across Africa, focusing on multi-jurisdictional compliance and company secretarial duties.

In Short

• Serve as Corporate Legal Counsel focusing on commercial and corporate governance.
• Manage compliance across multiple African markets.
• Handle company secretarial duties and corporate transactions.
• Design governance systems for scalable operations.
• Advise senior leadership on legal matters.
• Build relationships with regulators and external counsel.
• Work remotely with flexibility in preferred time zones.
• Be part of a mission-driven culture focused on unlocking human potential.
• Enjoy growth and development opportunities in a tech environment.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Deep understanding of African regulatory compliance.
• Strong commercial legal judgment.
• Experience in structuring corporate transactions.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into operational workflows.
• Proactive and independent work ethic.
• Experience in private practice is preferable.
• Fluency in French, Arabic, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity for meaningful autonomy.
• Professional growth in emerging markets.
• Work with a dedicated global team.