Provide support and legal advice to our client in meeting the legal needs of the organization spanning a variety of areas (including contracts, taxation, intellectual property, regulation, employment, and other matters)
Offer legal guidance and advice for maintaining legal presence in several African jurisdictions most importantly, within the Francophone African countries, including local registration, corporate governance and regulatory requirements, and analyzing legal issues affecting company operations
Ensure intercompany agreements are maintained in place
Advise on applicable laws, rulings, and regulations of local, national and international laws
Oversee and manage company’s dispute resolution portfolio
Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
Facilitate corporate governance for our client and liaise with the Director of Legal Services, including facilitating shareholder and board meetings and review applicable minutes and resolutions
Oversee compliance with contracts, policies and standards
Select and colaborate with external counsel, as needed