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Global Head of Legal
About this role
Global Head of Legal to lead AMMC's legal affairs, corporate governance, regulatory strategy and international commercial operations across Africa and beyond. The role targets a senior lawyer with extensive cross-border, corporate and regulatory experience to provide strategic legal leadership and manage internal and external counsel.
What you would do
- Develop and lead AMMC's global legal strategy aligned with business goals
- Advise management on legal, regulatory and commercial matters
- Establish governance, policies and risk management systems across operations
- Oversee international trade, corporate structuring and cross-border transactions
- Direct the legal function, including internal team and external advisers
- Manage disputes, external counsel and legal projects across multiple jurisdictions
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Laws or equivalent with admission to practise in at least one country
- 10 to 15+ years of post-qualification legal experience in corporate, commercial, international trade, transactional or regulatory law
- Experience advising on cross-border transactions and international commercial agreements
- Strong understanding of African regulatory environments and international legal frameworks
- Proven ability to advise executive management and manage legal teams across jurisdictions
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
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