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Job Description

Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Company: Gamezon Space Corporation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Executive Leadership
Shareholding Status: Employee Shareholder

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Company Overview

Gamezon Space Corporation is a multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, operating across multiple international markets. The company leverages advanced digital platforms, logistics networks, and innovative technologies to provide seamless online marketplace services, customer solutions, and global trade connectivity for Businesses and Consumers.

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Job Summary

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the senior-most legal executive responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters of Gamezon Space Corporation.

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The CLO ensures that the company operates within the framework of local and international laws while supporting the organization’s global expansion, digital commerce operations, and corporate governance structure.

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As an Employee Shareholder, the CLO holds equity participation in the company and plays a dual role in protecting corporate legal interests while contributing to long-term shareholder value.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Legal Strategy

  • Develop and implement the company’s global legal strategy aligned with business objectives.

  • Provide legal counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership.

  • Identify and mitigate legal risks across all business operations.

  • Oversee the company’s legal framework for international operations.

2. Corporate Governance

  • Advise the Board of Directors on governance policies and regulatory obligations.

  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws, shareholder agreements, and company bylaws.

  • Support board meetings, resolutions, and legal documentation.

  • Maintain strong ethical standards and corporate transparency.

3. Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan laws and international regulatory frameworks affecting e-commerce, data protection, consumer rights, and cross-border trade.

  • Monitor evolving regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where the company operates.

  • Develop internal compliance policies and legal risk management procedures.

4. Contracts & Commercial Agreements

  • Oversee negotiation, drafting, and review of all commercial contracts including:

    • Vendor agreements

    • Technology partnerships

    • Licensing agreements

    • International trade contracts

  • Manage dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation where necessary.

5. Intellectual Property & Technology Law

  • Protect the company’s intellectual property assets including trademarks, patents, software platforms, and digital infrastructure.

  • Oversee licensing agreements and technology transfer arrangements.

  • Ensure legal protection of proprietary e-commerce technologies.

6. Risk Management & Legal Advisory

  • Identify potential legal risks in mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.

  • Provide proactive legal advice to support innovation and market expansion.

  • Lead crisis management and legal response strategies.

7. Leadership & Legal Department Management

  • Lead and manage the company’s legal department and external legal advisors.

  • Establish internal legal processes and compliance training programs.

  • Support ethical decision-making and legal awareness across the organization.

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Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited university.

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya or equivalent international qualification.

  • Master of Laws (LLM) or MBA is an added advantage.

  • Minimum 12 years of legal experience, including senior leadership roles.

  • Experience in corporate law, international business law, technology law, or e-commerce regulation.

  • Proven experience managing complex multinational legal operations.

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Core Competencies

  • Strategic legal thinking

  • Corporate governance expertise

  • International regulatory knowledge

  • Contract negotiation and dispute resolution

  • Risk management and compliance oversight

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

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Equity & Financial Participation

In order to Unify the Financial Interest between the Company Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and the Shareholders, the CLO need be a Shareholder. You will acquire the Company Ordinary Shares of USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per value per share of Market value equivalent to one times (1x) the Director's Annual Cash Retainer or 50,000 shares of the same value per share, whichever is higher to a Maximum of 3.5% of the Total Shares under ESOPs Pool.

Note:

  • Director's Annual Cash Retainer = USD.50,000 or Ksh.6,640,000;

  • ESOPs Shares Pool = 7,000,000 Ordinary Shares

  • Nominal Value per Share = USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per Share

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Working Conditions

The CLO will work in a professional office environment, at the Company Head Office Located at The BRICK, Thindigua, along Kiambu Rd, with a collaborative culture. This role may require occasional extended hours to prepare for Board meetings or to address urgent compliance issues. The company promotes a hybrid work model, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

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Compensation & Benefits​​

a. Financial Compensation

  • Competitive executive salary of USD.240,955 Annually. This excludes Superannuation and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

  • Sitting Allowances 

  • Paid time off (PTO).

  • Executive benefits package

  • Retirement savings plan.

  • Performance-based bonuses

b. Equity Based Compensation

  • Equity/Shareholding participation

  • Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) which vests over 4 Years

  • Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)

c. Non-Financial Compensation 

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Health insurance benefits.

  • Company House. Corporate Employee Official Residence for CLO

  • Company Car for Official Commute.

  • Company High Profile Personal Security & Protection Plan for the CLO & immediate Family.

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Reporting Structure

The Chief Legal Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as the principal legal advisor to the Board of Directors.

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