Corporate Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Governance)

You know that scaling a tech company across Africa takes more than just a great product; it takes a careful balance: moving fast while building a foundation that lasts. We are looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Governance) who knows how to balance fast-paced growth with robust corporate governance. You'll be tackling multi-jurisdictional compliance across >10 African markets and handling our governance frameworks as well as complex company secretarial duties. If you are a generalist and pragmatic legal expert who enjoys bringing order and integrity to a fast-growing, cross-border environment, then this might just be the role for you.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. 

Our impact so far:

• 347k+ graduates since 2020
• 257k youth in work
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

 Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

The Legal Compliance Risk (LeCoR) team at ALX Africa serves as the vital corporate and governance infrastructure that enables our programs to scale across multiple borders, blending high-growth startup agility with the institutional rigor required to build a lasting legacy. We are looking for a high-ownership Corporate Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate Governance) to serve as the backbone of our corporate integrity. You will bridge the gap between technical company secretarial duties and strategic legal advisory, ensuring our regional expansion across Africa is fast, compliant, and built on a scalable infrastructure that can withstand regulatory scrutiny and support institutional growth

Why You Should Join Us

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