Zeraki is all about using technology to solve some of the toughest challenges encountered in providing quality education in Africa. Our cutting edge solutions, provide insights that enable informed decision making, provide access to quality instruction and take the stress out of everyday administrative tasks.

As Legal Counsel at Zeraki, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the legal aspects of our business. This position is ideal for a proactive and resourceful legal professional with excellent research skills and a strong sense of initiative. You will be responsible for handling contract negotiations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing intellectual property, and mitigating legal risks. You must demonstrate the ability to identify potential legal challenges early and develop solutions that support Zeraki’s mission-driven expansion in the edtech industry.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, partnership contracts, and NDAs.
• Ensure that all contracts are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle, including renewals, terminations, and amendments.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Provide legal advice on local, regional, and international laws related to education, data privacy, and intellectual property.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, including edtech-specific regulations and data protection laws.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes that may impact the company’s operations.

Corporate Governance:

• Support the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across all aspects of the business.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and corporate filings.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate legal risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product, finance, and operations.
• Conduct legal research on issues affecting Zeraki and develop strategies to minimize risk.

General Legal Support:

• Provide legal support and counsel to various departments across Zeraki, including product, marketing, and finance.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to align legal strategies with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position by clicking this link, by 24th September 2024 (PS: The Application will take roughly 35 minutes)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• 1-3 years of experience working as a legal counsel, associate, or in-house counsel, preferably in the tech or education sector.
• In-depth understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional research abilities.
• Proven capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and aptitude for solving complex legal challenges.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong initiative and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the education technology sector or a related industry is highly valued.
• Some experience or a strong interest in legal issues related to SaaS businesses or digital platforms is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-growing startup environment is highly desirable.