Role Summary
The Legal Counsel role at Sindbad Overseas in Dakar functions as a sole in-house legal counsel, providing comprehensive corporate support. Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing various agreements such as installment purchase, purchase, pledge, and rental contracts, alongside auxiliary agreements. The position also involves assisting with security registrations, managing corporate provider relationships, and handling employment matters. Furthermore, the role entails leading property repossession efforts, conducting counterparty verifications in Cote D’Ivoire, and offering overall legal support including drafting legal opinions and policies. This position requires 3-5 years of industry experience, a university degree, and advanced legal English proficiency.


Our Assessment
Difficulty Level: Hard
Ideal for
• Experienced legal professionals seeking autonomy
• Individuals comfortable with broad legal responsibilities
• Professionals with strong cross-cultural communication skills
Green Flags
• Opportunity for significant impact and autonomy
• Exposure to international legal practices
• Clear definition of core responsibilities
Red Flags
• Sole counsel role implies significant workload and responsibility
• Lack of explicit information on compensation and benefits
• Missing Information


Compensation details
• Specific benefits package
• Reporting structure beyond Head Office
• Details on company size and industry sector
Role Insights

Key Responsibilities
• Corporate support of the Company
• Drafting and/or review of installment purchase agreements, purchase contracts, pledge agreements, rental agreements
• Auxiliary contract review and negotiation
• Assistance with registrations of security
• Coordination and work with the corporate provider
• Assistance with employment matters
• Assistance with repossession of property (cars)
• Leading repossession cases
• Verification of counterparties in Cote D’Ivoire
• Drafting legal opinions on local legislation
• Overall legal support of the company’s activities


Impact & Influence
• Ensuring legal compliance for company operations
• Mitigating legal risks through contract management and due diligence
• Facilitating business transactions through effective legal support

Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity to operate as a sole legal counsel, potentially leading to greater autonomy and responsibility
• Exposure to diverse legal matters across different jurisdictions

Challenges
• Managing a broad spectrum of legal tasks as a sole counsel
• Navigating legal complexities in Cote D’Ivoire
• Balancing multiple tasks and jurisdictions

Requirements
• Technical Skills
• MS Office software
• Office communication facilities

Soft Skills
• Responsible
• Committed
• Result-oriented
• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to work with people in and from different jurisdictions and cultures

Experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in industry
Education
• University Degree