Legal Counsel (Lome, Togo)
Core
Manage legal strategy, ensure compliance, support legal transactions, and handle partnerships across francophone countries.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel
Builds
Corporate legal processes, fundraising documentation, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Domain
Corporate law, commercial transactions, litigation, and regulatory affairs in Francophone markets
Required skills
Corporate law expertise, litigation management, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, fundraising documentation, intellectual property management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Knowledge of international fundraising frameworks (NVCA, LMA), legal training delivery, government agency relations
Technologies
Legal databases, contract management systems, regulatory submission platforms
Responsibilities
Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations; Handle legal due diligence for investors and manage fundraising documentation; Register and protect intellectual property rights; Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with customers and suppliers; Manage litigation and dispute resolution including tax and HR matters; Establish relationships with regulatory agencies and oversee submissions; Create a roster of preferred external law firms and provide legal guidance to internal departments.