Job Description

• 15+ years of legal expertise with experience and knowledge of OHADA.
• Must be bilingual in English and French.

About Our Client
Leading commodity trading and logistics company, committed to responsible and sustainable practices. With a strong footprint across Africa and the Middle East, the organisation has a diverse portfolio across manufacturing, FMCG, trading, hospitality, and financial services.

• Lead the global legal function, aligning legal strategy with overarching business objectives and establishing group-wide legal governance and compliance protocols.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts across trading, chartering, procurement, and financing, ensuring robust risk mitigation in cross-border agreements.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, sanctions regimes, AML, and anti-bribery regulations, implementing comprehensive risk mitigation frameworks across jurisdictions, including emerging markets.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution with external legal advisors, while serving as a trusted advisor to the board and executive leadership on legal and reputational risk.
• Provide legal guidance and support for ESG initiatives, focusing on responsible sourcing, environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

The Successful Applicant

• Must have 15 - 18 years of experience in corporate law, with experience from major manufacturing, FMCG, or banking players.
• Must have experience working in West Africa, along with deep and demonstrable expertise in OHADA laws.
• Must be bilingual in English and French, demonstrating proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both languages.
• Willingness to travel to Africa.

What's on Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a global organization.

Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6773835
Phone number
+971 4709 0358