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Legal and Expansion Lead at Welcome2Africa International
Welcome2Africa International (W2A)
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1 week ago
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- Experience Length : 8 years
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Job Title: Legal and Expansion Lead
Location: Abuja (FCT)
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Legal Strategy, Compliance, and Corporate Governance:
N200,000 – N300,000 monthly.
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Job Title: Legal and Expansion Lead
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Overview
- The Legal and Expansion Lead will play a crucial role in overseeing W2A’s expansion initiatives while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all our entities.
- This role is instrumental in supporting the CEO, driving business expansion, and engaging with government bodies, regulators, and international stakeholders to support W2A’s ambitious growth agenda.
- You will also manage and build a high-performing team that aligns with our organizational goals.
Legal Strategy, Compliance, and Corporate Governance:
- Support the design and establishment of the W2A Holdings structure, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Provide strategic legal counsel on business development, contracts, partnerships, and employee benefits, including stock options and bonuses.
- Lead W2A’s expansion into new regions and countries by establishing key partnerships and legal structures.
- Serve as the primary liaison for government and regulatory affairs in Nigeria, Africa, and internationally, ensuring regulatory compliance and advocating for favorable policies.
- Build and manage a high-performing legal and expansion team, fostering a collaborative environment that supports W2A’s strategic objectives.
- Provide legal oversight for the integration of W2A’s subsidiaries, including W2A Trade, W2A Connect, W2A Asset Management, and W2A Finance.
- Collaborate with the CEO on fundraising efforts and investor engagement, providing legal support in negotiations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with W2A’s operations and expansion efforts, developing risk management policies to protect the organization’s interests.
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts with investors, partners, and suppliers, ensuring alignment with W2A’s strategic goals.
- Provide legal counsel on investment management, trade finance, and microfinance activities, including the W2A Impact Fund and Diaspora Agri-Fund.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and membership in a recognized legal body. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is an advantage.
- 8+ years of legal experience, particularly in corporate law, international expansion, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience in mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or international business expansion.
- Expertise in investment, trade facilitation, and asset management within African markets.
- Strong track record of managing relationships with government bodies and regulatory authorities in Nigeria and international jurisdictions.
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks in the UK, China, Belgium, Malaysia, and Nigeria is preferred.
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance (HMO)
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- 13th Month Salary
- Stock Options and Bonus Structures.
N200,000 – N300,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
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