Legal Counsel at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel

JOB LOCATION: Lagos

JOB DETAILS

• Sun King is 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. 

Responsibilities
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

• 3- 5 years of experience in legal practice, with significant experience in corporate and litigation background.
• Bachelor of law 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.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing SUN KING job opening, visit the  APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!