Head of Legal

Role Description The Head of Legal will provide strategic legal guidance to ‎وكالة ترقية الاستثمارات في موريتانيا / Agence de Promotion des Investissements en Mauritanie, ensuring that all activities comply with applicable laws and regulations. This part-time, remote role involves overseeing legal risk management, reviewing and drafting contracts and institutional agreements, and advising on investment-related legal frameworks. The Head of Legal will support leadership in decision-making on complex legal issues, coordinate with external counsel when needed, and develop internal policies and procedures to strengthen legal governance. The role also includes monitoring regulatory changes, preparing reports and recommendations, and contributing to training and awareness initiatives on legal and compliance matters.
Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with the ability to interpret and apply national and international legal frameworks relevant to investment promotion.
• Demonstrated experience in Legal Compliance, including designing and implementing policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Legal Consulting, providing clear, practical advice to leadership and project teams on complex legal and contractual matters.
• Experience in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, MOUs, policies, and other formal legal documents.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage Legal Issues, including dispute prevention, risk analysis, and support for resolution strategies.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in en_US; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is an asset.
• Relevant academic background such as a law degree (LL.B, LL.M, or equivalent) and prior experience in public sector, investment promotion, or international organizations is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.