Africa50 Group

www.africa50.com

1 Job

100 Employees

About the Company

Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. Africa50 currently has 35 shareholders, comprised of 32 African countries, the African Development Bank, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), and Bank Al-Maghrib. Africa50 provides support at every stage of the project cycle. Its operations are carried out through three business lines: Project Development The primary objective of Africa50 Project Development is to increase the number of investment-ready, "bankable" infrastructure projects. In addition to providing financing at earlier stages of projects, Africa50's staff actively contributes to project development, engaging with stakeholders along the deal cycle, with a particular focus on mobilizing political support. Project Finance Sourcing projects through Africa50 Project Development and other partners, Africa50 Project Finance engages stakeholders post financial close. Following a private equity model, it provides primarily equity and quasi equity with flexible exit options. It typically takes significant minority stakes of over $20 million, focusing on profitability as well as development impact, and playing an active role regardless of the type of investment. Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Africa50-IAF is a 12-year closed-ended infrastructure private equity fund established to invest in infrastructure assets that unlock transformative impact, create jobs, and accelerate Africa's green industrial revolution. Mobilizing large-scale and long-term institutional capital from African and international investors, Africa50-IAF seeks to deliver long-term growth and attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing in diversified and sustainable infrastructure sectors across Africa.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Africa50 Group
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Administration and Governance
Job Description: Job title: Legal Counsel, Administration and Governance Role Summary: Provide comprehensive legal and governance support for the Africa50 Group, ensuring robust compliance, efficient board and shareholder engagement, and sound operational contract management across subsidiaries and funds. Expactations: Deliver timely, high‑quality legal advice and documentation; maintain governance integrity; facilitate seamless board communications; manage contractual and fund structuring matters; proactively identify and mitigate legal risks; collaborate effectively with business and investor relations teams. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on international public law, sovereign immunities, and financing institution matters. • Act as primary liaison for investor relations on shareholder and board issues, planning and executing board communication strategies. • Prepare, review and draft minutes, corporate resolutions, and shareholder meeting materials. • Draft, negotiate and finalize operational contracts, rental agreements, utility contracts, and supplier agreements. • Draft early‑stage documents such as NDAs, MOUs, and preliminary agreements. • Counsel on early‑stage structuring, formation, registration and licensing of third‑party funds. • Oversee governance of subsidiaries and coordinate corporate secretarial services with fund administrators. • Advise on board composition, fiduciary duties, and conflict‑of‑interest protocols for fund vehicles. • Facilitate communication and information sharing between the Group and its subsidiaries. Required Skills: • Strong legal drafting and analytical skills. • In‑house legal experience in asset management, private equity, or international financing institutions. • Knowledge of corporate governance, fund structuring, and international public law. • Fluency in written and spoken English. • Business‑oriented, pragmatic problem‑solving ability. • Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills. • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Required Education & Certifications: • Degree in Private Law, Public Law, International Finance, Commercial Law, Comparative or Corporate Law. • Minimum of 3 years at a top‑tier law firm and 5 years in‑house legal practice (private sector).