LEGAL OFFICER

Job Description

We are recruiting for our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing company based in Douala, Cameroon, which is committed to providing smart, innovative, high-quality and customer-focused solutions across all its operations. To ensure full compliance with regulations, minimise business risks and support the company's expansion through robust legal frameworks, the company is seeking an experienced, meticulous and proactive legal professional to join its team.

Position Summary

The Legal Officer will serve as the internal legal specialist responsible for safeguarding the company's legal interests, ensuring strict compliance with local and regional corporate regulations (including OHADA law and Cameroonian legislation), drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing litigation risk, and providing strategic legal advice to management across all operational departments.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements (supplier contracts, SLA, partnerships, client agreements, non-disclosure agreements, leases, and procurement contracts).
• Ensure all company contracts comply with local laws and protect the company's financial and operational interests.
• Maintain a centralised legal repository and contract tracking matrix for timely renewals, obligations, and terminations.

2. Corporate Governance & OHADA Compliance

• Oversee corporate secretarial duties, including organising Board meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining shareholder records, and handling official corporate filings.
• Ensure company structure, operations, and resolutions strictly comply with OHADA Uniform Acts (Droit des Sociétés Commerciales et du GIE, Droit Commercial Général).
• Coordinate legal formalities with local public registries, Notaries, Court Clerks (RCCM), and administrative authorities.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor changes in Cameroonian and regional legislation affecting smart solutions, technology, telecommunications, trade, and corporate activities.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks associated with business activities and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws, intellectual property regulations, labour legislation, and sector-specific statutory requirements.

4. Litigation Management & External Counsel Relations

• Manage disputes, legal notices, and claims involving suppliers, customers, employees, or third parties to achieve out-of-court settlements whenever possible.
• Act as the primary liaison with external law firms, bailiffs (Huissiers de Justice), and legal experts representing the company in court proceedings.
• Prepare evidence, briefs, and documentation required for ongoing litigation or arbitration.

5. Labor Law & Internal Legal Advisory

• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure employment contracts, internal regulations, and disciplinary procedures adhere strictly to the Cameroon Labour Code.
• Provide practical and timely legal guidance to internal departments (Sales, Finance, Procurement, Operations) regarding everyday business queries.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree (BAC+5) in Business Law, Corporate Law, Private Law, or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven experience in corporate legal practice, either as an in-house Legal Officer in a small and medium to large enterprise or within a reputable law firm in Cameroon.
• Legal Expertise: Deep command of OHADA Law, Cameroonian Labour Code, taxation law, and commercial litigation procedures.
• Language Skills: Bilingualism (English and French) is required, with strong written and verbal proficiency in English language to handle bilingual contracts and administrative communications.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Competencies & Soft Skills:

• Drafting & Analytical Precision: Outstanding legal writing, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation tactics with a problem-solving mindset and pragmatic business acumen.
• Integrity & Discretion: Highest level of professional ethics, integrity, and capability to handle strictly confidential matters.
• Autonomy & Organisation: Ability to prioritize complex tasks, work under pressure, and manage multiple legal files independently.

NB: Only the selected candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 30th October 2026