Legal Manager

ABOUT AFRICAN POWER

African Power is a community-driven initiative dedicated to connecting, empowering, and supporting the African diaspora in Europe while building sustainable bridges with the African continent. Through our flagship programs—African Power Data Hub, African Power Connect, African Power Awards, and African Power Talks—we are creating an ecosystem of opportunity, mentorship, and collective impact.

Our 4 Pillars:

• African Power Data Hub: A platform for mapping, data, and insights on the diaspora to identify career, investment, and project opportunities in Africa and Europe.

• African Power Connect: A vibrant network of local Chapters connecting professionals, mentors, entrepreneurs, and project leads across the diaspora and the continent.

• African Power Awards: An annual competition that recognizes and supports the most impactful entrepreneurial ventures led by the African diaspora.

• African Power Talks: A series of conferences, panels, and inspirational interviews spotlighting the success stories and exceptional journeys of the African diaspora.

Our Mission: To transform the talent, skills, and aspirations of the diaspora into concrete levers for personal and community development.

Volunteer Position | Remote

Role Description: Legal Counsel (Africa Expansion & Project Support)

As Legal Counsel, you will play a strategic role in African Power’s expansion across the continent. You will advise the organization on all legal aspects related to establishing activities in Africa while ensuring the legal viability and compliance of projects supported by the African Power Awards and other programs.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Expansion in Africa:

• Advise on legal frameworks for establishing African Power in various African countries (local structures, partnerships, etc.).

• Analyze legal and regulatory environments (Association Law, Tax Law, NGO regulations) in target jurisdictions.

• Identify legal and administrative obligations required to operate locally.

• Support registration processes and local compliance efforts.

• Recommend optimal legal structures based on specific national contexts.

2. Project Support & Advisory:

• Evaluate the legal viability of projects applying for the African Power Awards.

• Verify project compliance with local regulations (licenses, permits, sector-specific standards).

• Advise project leads on legal matters (legal form, contracts, intellectual property).

• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Assist in the legal structuring of winning projects.

3. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all supported projects adhere to applicable national and international laws.

• Draft and review legal documents (Partnership Agreements, MOUs, etc.).

• Monitor compliance with sectoral regulations (Fintech, Health, Education, Agriculture, etc.).

• Advise on tax and customs implications for cross-border projects.

Note: This is a volunteer position. It offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in African Business Law and directly contribute to high-impact projects on the continent.

Candidate Profile

Core Competencies:

• African Law: Knowledge of at least one African legal system (OHADA, African Common Law, or specific national law).

• Business Law: Proficiency in Corporate Law, Contract Law, and Taxation.

• Legal Analysis: Ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and identify risks/opportunities.

• Strategic Advisory: Talent for translating legal issues into clear, actionable operational recommendations.

Additional Assets:

• Law degree (Master’s, LLM) specializing in Business, International, or African Law.

• Professional experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or international organization operating in Africa.

• Multilingualism (French and English are essential; an African language is a plus).

• Experience supporting startups or entrepreneurial ventures in sectors like Fintech, Agritech, or Healthtech.

Personal Qualities:

• Rigor and precision in legal analysis.

• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-experts.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate legal challenges.

• Strong ethics and a commitment to African development.

How to Apply

Interested in joining us? Send an email to: impact@african-power.com

• Subject: Volunteer Application – [Role Title]

• Response Time: We commit to responding to all applications within one week.

Volunteer FAQ

• Why is this a volunteer role? We are a launch-phase community initiative building an ecosystem for the benefit of the entire diaspora.

• What is the expected commitment? We value reliability over total hours. You define your pace with your Team Coordinator.

• Is it remote? Yes, all positions are remote-first.

• What are the benefits? Professional development, access to a Pan-European network, volunteer certificates, and priority access to African Power events.

JOIN US!
Together, let’s build the ecosystem we deserve.

African Power – Bridging the global African Diaspora for lasting change.