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LEGAL MANAGER

JGC Group79 open roles

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Gambia
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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. JGC Group postings stay open a median of 24 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.4%7 days
  4. 21.6%14 days
  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 22 days ago

JGC Group median: 24 days open

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement the legal strategy and annual legal plan aligned with business objectives and operational requirements in The Gambia.
  • Lead the legal function, establishing clear processes, controls, approval thresholds, and service standards.
  • Advise management on legal risks, regulatory changes, and compliance obligations.
  • Ensure legal activities are conducted ethically, transparently, and in accordance with company policies and applicable Gambian laws.
  • Develop legal budgets and monitor expenditure against approved plans.

Contract Management & Commercial Transactions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including service contracts, supply agreements, lease agreements, MOUs, and partnership agreements.
  • Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Gambian law and company policies.
  • Provide legal support for procurement transactions, tenders, and supplier negotiations.
  • Advise on commercial terms, liability, indemnities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation and audit trails.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure the company complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements in The Gambia.
  • Advise on corporate governance best practices and assist in the formation and management of subsidiary companies.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
  • Oversee the maintenance of statutory books and corporate records.
  • Ensure compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and data protection laws.

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

  • Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Manage pre-litigation disputes and coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters.
  • Conduct legal due diligence on potential partners, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
  • Manage insurance claims and risk transfer mechanisms.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Ensure accurate use of legal management systems and contract databases where applicable.
  • Improve legal workflows, controls, reporting, and automation.
  • Develop standard legal templates, contract review tools, and compliance dashboards.
  • Promote best practices and legal capability development across relevant teams.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Country Director / Managing Director.

Strategic Advisory

  • Provide timely, accurate, and strategic legal advice to the executive team on business decisions.
  • Monitor changes in Gambian legislation and advise on the impact on the business.
  • Support HR and Finance departments on employment law, tax matters, and data protection issues.
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M) in Commercial Law, International Business Law, or a related field is an advantage.
  • Qualified to practice law in The Gambia and in good standing with the Gambia Bar Association.
  • Fluency in French is required; strong English communication skills are an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum of 7–10 years' post-qualification experience in legal practice or corporate legal advisory.
  • At least 3–5 years in a legal management or senior legal role, preferably within a large, multinational, infrastructure, services, construction, waste management, or operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience managing legal operations in The Gambia or a comparable West African market, with knowledge of local legal and regulatory environments.
  • Experience with legal research tools and contract management systems.
  • Experience managing multiple legal matters, sites, and competing operational priorities.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial analysis skills.
  • Excellent French communication skills, both written and spoken is an advatantage.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, and commitment to ethical legal practice.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and make sound commercial decisions.
  • Proactive mindset with strong risk-management and continuous-improvement orientation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cross-border transactions and international commercial law.
  • Proven ability to manage external counsel and regulatory relationships across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management software.
  • Cross-cultural competence and ability to work effectively across diverse legal systems.
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