- Job Title: Legal Counsel
- Location: Lagos
- Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
- Workplace type: Hybrid
- Department: Finance & Legal
- Report to: Senior Manager, Legal
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About Greenlight Planet:
Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.
Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.
Job Summary
- We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will manage legal strategy, ensure compliance, oversee legal transactions, and handle partnerships and projects.
- The ideal candidate will oversee various corporate legal processes, including mergers, compliance matters, transactions, partnerships, and legal due diligence.
- Success in this role requires exceptional negotiation abilities and strong people skills.
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What you would be expected to do
Legal Strategy and Compliance:
- Participate and contribute to cross functional projects and initiatives to minimize legal risks and ensure achievement of the business goals.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulations, adapting the company’s policies and procedures accordingly.
Fundraising – Negotiations and Documentation:
- Handle legal due diligence by investors and their advisors.
- Ensure completion of all conditions related to funding (both pre-and-post) in a timely manner and handle periodic reporting/compliances related to legal.
- Develop standard templates used frequently in fundraising, like NDAs, term sheets, ESG policy matters, standards disclosures, etc.
Intellectual Property:
- Register, protect, and manage the company’s intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
- Handle proprietary property disputes and licensing arrangements.
Contract Management and standardization – Customers, Suppliers, and Service Providers:
- Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, and legal documents
- Provide guidance on contract terms and ensure that they are in the company’s best interest.
- Ensure any and all obligations with respect to ESG are reflected in customer and supplier contracts to the extent applicable.
- Manage contract disputes and resolutions as necessary.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution (including Tax and HR):
- Manage and oversee litigation and legal proceedings involving the company.
- Work with external legal counsel when necessary.
- Seek cost-effective solutions and negotiate settlements where possible.
Corporate Governance:
- Ensure that the company operates in compliance with corporate governance Standards.
Regulatory Affairs:
- Maintain knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
- Establish relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and oversee regulatory submissions as needed.
Networking & Administrative functions:
- Create and develop a roster of preferred attorneys and law firms across geographies for various activities listed above.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to various departments within the company
- Develop and deliver legal training and education programs to enhance legal awareness throughout the organization.
Requirements
You might be a strong candidate if you:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, with significant experience in corporate and litigation background.
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a reputable institution.
- Significant experience/exposure to dealing with legal enforcement authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Sound critical thinking, problem-solving, and problem resolution abilities.
- Familiarity with fundraising documentation standards like NVCA, LMA, etc.
- Strong evaluative, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and people skills.
