Legal and Expansion Officer

Job Summary

• As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Legal and Expansion Officer to play a critical role in shaping and overseeing our expansion efforts while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all W2A entities.
• This role will support the CEO and provide leadership in legal matters, business expansion initiatives, and government relations, enabling the organization to scale successfully and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy, Compliance, and Corporate Governance:

• Contribute to the design and establishment of the W2A Holdings structure, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic support in developing legal frameworks around employee benefits, such as stock options and bonuses.
• Advise on and drive legal matters related to business development, expansion, contracts, and partnerships, fostering growth and ensuring legal alignment with W2A’s expansion goals.

Expansion Strategy, Business Development, and Government Relations:

• Lead W2A's strategic expansion into new regions and countries by building key partnerships and ensuring the necessary legal structures are in place.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies and regulatory authorities in Nigeria, Africa, and internationally to support expansion efforts and facilitate regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison for government and regulatory affairs, advocating for policies that align with W2A’s mission.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to engage stakeholders, including investors, government bodies, and international partners, to drive growth and promote investment and trade initiatives.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Build and manage a high-performing legal and expansion team, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with W2A’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative culture, encourage professional growth, and set clear goals to develop team members' capabilities.

Subsidiary Management and Integration:

• Provide legal oversight and support in the operational integration of W2A Trade, W2A Connect, W2A Asset Management, W2A Finance, W2A Foundation, and the W2A Extension and Aggregation Company.

Fundraising and Investor Relations:

• Collaborate with the CEO on fundraising efforts, investor engagement, and structuring investment opportunities that align with W2A’s mission.
• Provide legal support in negotiations with investors, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and protecting the organization's interests.

Legal Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with W2A’s operations, expansion efforts, and partnerships while developing risk management policies to protect the organization’s interests.
• Oversee all of W2A’s internal policies and ensure best practices across all our activities.

Contract Negotiation and Management:

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, including those with investors, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring W2A’s interests are protected and agreements align with strategic goals.

Support for Asset Management and Finance:

• Provide legal counsel and work with donors and development teams on investment management, trade finance, and microfinance activities, including the W2A Impact Fund, Diaspora Agri-Fund, and other initiatives within W2A’s finance and asset management aspirations.