Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Senior Corporate Counsel based in Nigeria to support a globally distributed technology business. The role leads complex corporate, securities, M&A and governance matters and advises stakeholders on key business decisions, covering international subsidiaries, employee equity programs, strategic investments and financing transactions. It suits an experienced, independent legal professional working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global securities law compliance and advise on corporate governance for a late-stage private company
• Manage the international subsidiary structure, including board meetings, corporate records, entity reorganizations, intercompany agreements and local compliance
• Support board governance by preparing agendas and materials, documenting meetings and keeping accurate records of decisions
• Oversee employee equity programs and negotiate and execute employee stock sale transactions
• Lead the legal execution of fundraising, M&A, financing and other strategic transactions with proper risk management and compliance
• Manage the investment portfolio and oversee venture capital investment transactions
• Develop legal and business processes that allow international operations to scale
• Advise on software integrations, intellectual property, licensing and open-source licensing

Required profile

• J.D. from a US-accredited law school, admitted to practice in a US state, with at least five years of legal practice experience
• Strong expertise in securities law compliance, corporate governance and matters affecting private or late-stage companies
• Proven experience managing international subsidiaries and complex corporate transactions (financing rounds, M&A, equity transactions, strategic investments)
• Experience with employee equity programs; familiarity with tender offers, fund formations or public offerings is an advantage
• Knowledge of IP, software integrations, licensing and open-source licensing, and international legal experience is highly desirable

Required skills

• Ability to handle multiple complex matters, prioritize and work independently
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic approach to legal work
• Enthusiasm for open-source principles and the open web

What we offer

• Annual salary of USD 180,000-300,000, paid in local currency, with possible higher pay for exceptional candidates
• Fully remote work within a globally distributed organization
• Open vacation policy and country-specific benefits depending on local arrangements
• International collaboration and an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace