Legal Counsel at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.  Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will manage legal strategy, ensure compliance, oversee legal transactions, and handle partnerships and projects. 
• The ideal candidate will oversee various corporate legal processes, including mergers, compliance matters, transactions, partnerships, and legal due diligence.
• Success in this role requires exceptional negotiation abilities and strong people skills. 

What you would be expected to do
Legal Strategy and Compliance:

• Participate and contribute to cross functional projects and initiatives to minimize legal risks and ensure achievement of the business goals.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations, adapting the company’s policies and procedures accordingly.

Fundraising – Negotiations and Documentation:

• Handle legal due diligence by investors and their advisors.
• Ensure completion of all conditions related to funding (both pre-and-post) in a timely manner and handle periodic reporting/compliances related to legal.
• Develop standard templates used frequently in fundraising, like NDAs, term sheets, ESG policy matters, standards disclosures, etc.

Intellectual Property:

• Register, protect, and manage the company’s intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
• Handle proprietary property disputes and licensing arrangements.

Contract Management and Standardization – Customers, Suppliers, and Service Providers:

• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, and legal documents
• Provide guidance on contract terms and ensure that they are in the company’s best interest.
• Ensure any and all obligations with respect to ESG are reflected in customer and supplier contracts to the extent applicable.
• Manage contract disputes and resolutions as necessary.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution (including Tax and HR):

• Manage and oversee litigation and legal proceedings involving the company.
• Work with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Seek cost-effective solutions and negotiate settlements where possible.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure that the company operates in compliance with corporate governance Standards.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Maintain knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• Establish relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and oversee regulatory submissions as needed.

Networking & Administrative functions:

• Create and develop a roster of preferred attorneys and law firms across geographies for various activities listed above.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to various departments within the company
• Develop and deliver legal training and education programs to enhance legal awareness throughout the organization.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, with significant experience in corporate and litigation background.
• Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable institution. 
• Significant experience/exposure to dealing with legal enforcement authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Sound critical thinking, problem-solving, and problem-resolution abilities.
• Familiarity with fundraising documentation standards like NVCA, LMA, etc.
• Strong evaluative, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and people skills.

What Sun King Offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards a profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.