Corporate Legal Manager at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Head of Corporate Legal in the overall discharge his or her duties.
• Review, draft, negotiate, renew, and update all legal instruments (Contracts, Demand Letters, Host City Agreements, MoU’s, IP registrations, etc.)
• Advise on corporate and commercial matters including not limited to intellectual property, securities offerings, customs, tax, finance, social security, procurement, insurance, sponsorship, service providers, partnerships, competition law and real estate.
• Assist the regulation and litigation division on any litigation matters of a corporate or commercial nature.
• Maintain and file corporate records (leases, title deeds, contracts, IP portfolio, etc.)
• Research, anticipate, and protect the organization against corporate and commercial related legal risks.
• Research and draft presentations for zones and member associations on workshops aimed at training on best corporate and commercial practices.
• Any other legal duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Master’s Degree in Commercial/Corporate/Business law.
• Admission to the bar as a practicing advocate.
• At least 4 years’ experience as a proven and practicing corporate or commercial lawyer.
• Fluent in both English & French spoken and written, command of the Arabic is an advantage.
• Committed to quality and results.
• Good communicator and able to explain the view of the department.
• Leader and team builder.

We Offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
• Quality social security coverage.
• An excellent pension schemes.