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Job Description

Start-Up Lawyer

Company: Gamezon Space Corporation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Executive Leadership
Shareholding Status: Employee Shareholder
Industry: E-Commerce, Technology, FinTech, Logistics, Digital Platforms, Global Commerce

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About Gamezon Space Corporation

Gamezon Space Corporation is a multinational e-commerce and technology company building innovative digital solutions that connect businesses, consumers, and communities globally. The Company operates across multiple sectors including online marketplace solutions, digital commerce, logistics, financial technology, and technology-driven business platforms.

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As the Company scales globally, we are seeking a highly strategic and entrepreneurial Startup Lawyer to provide legal leadership, protect the Company's interests, support business expansion, and establish strong legal foundations for a fast-growing multinational technology organization.

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The ideal candidate will combine startup legal expertise, corporate law knowledge, technology law understanding, and commercial thinking to support Gamezon Space Corporation’s growth journey.

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Position Overview

The Startup Lawyer will serve as a key legal advisor responsible for managing all legal affairs of the Company, supporting fundraising activities, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, contracts, partnerships, employment matters, and international expansion.

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The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, investors, business development teams, technology teams, and external legal partners to ensure the Company operates legally, efficiently, and competitively across global markets.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Startup Legal Strategy & Advisory

  • Develop and implement the Company's legal strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

  • Provide legal guidance to the Company President, executives, and leadership team.

  • Advise on startup growth challenges including funding, partnerships, market expansion, and corporate governance.

  • Identify legal risks and develop proactive solutions.

  • Support strategic decision-making from a legal perspective.

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2. Corporate Formation & Governance

  • Manage corporate legal structures for Gamezon Space Corporation and its subsidiaries.

  • Support establishment and registration of companies, branches, and entities in different jurisdictions.

  • Maintain corporate records, shareholder documentation, and governance materials.

  • Draft and review:

    • Shareholder agreements

    • Founder agreements

    • Board resolutions

    • Corporate policies

    • Investment documentation

  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations.

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3. Fundraising & Investor Legal Support

  • Provide legal support for fundraising activities including:

    • Pre-seed funding

    • Seed funding

    • Venture capital investments

    • Strategic partnerships

    • Private investments

  • Prepare and review:

    • Investment agreements

    • Subscription agreements

    • Share purchase agreements

    • Convertible instruments

    • Investor rights documents

  • Support investor due diligence processes.

  • Ensure shareholder rights and company interests are protected.

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4. Contract Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including:

  • Technology agreements

  • Vendor agreements

  • Supplier contracts

  • Partnership agreements

  • Marketplace agreements

  • Logistics agreements

  • Service agreements

  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

  • Employment contracts

  • Consulting agreements

  • Licensing agreements

Ensure contracts protect Gamezon Space Corporation’s commercial interests.

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5. Technology & Digital Law

Provide legal guidance on technology-related matters including:

  • E-commerce regulations

  • Software licensing

  • Artificial intelligence regulations

  • Data protection and privacy laws

  • Cybersecurity compliance

  • Digital payment regulations

  • Online marketplace compliance

  • Technology partnerships

Support development of legally compliant digital platforms.

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6. Intellectual Property Protection

Manage protection and enforcement of Company intellectual property including:

  • Brand trademarks

  • Company name protection

  • Logos

  • Software products

  • Digital platforms

  • Business concepts

  • Proprietary technologies

Responsibilities include:

  • Trademark registration

  • IP licensing agreements

  • IP enforcement strategies

  • Protection against infringement

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7. Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and ensure compliance with:

  • Local and international business regulations

  • E-commerce laws

  • Consumer protection laws

  • Financial regulations

  • Data protection requirements

  • Employment regulations

  • Industry-specific requirements

Develop compliance frameworks for global operations.

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8. International Expansion Support

Support Gamezon Space Corporation’s expansion into global markets by:

  • Researching legal requirements in new countries.

  • Advising on foreign market entry strategies.

  • Supporting international partnerships.

  • Coordinating with external legal advisors globally.

  • Ensuring compliance with local laws.

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9. Employment & Human Resources Legal Support

Provide legal support on:

  • Employment contracts

  • Employee policies

  • Workplace compliance

  • Consultant agreements

  • Employee disputes

  • Confidentiality obligations

  • Intellectual property ownership agreements

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10. Legal Risk Management

  • Identify potential legal risks affecting the Company.

  • Develop risk mitigation strategies.

  • Maintain legal documentation systems.

  • Support dispute resolution processes.

  • Manage relationships with external law firms.

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Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) required.

  • Juris Degree

  • Admission as an Advocate / Attorney in relevant jurisdiction.

  • Additional qualifications in:

    • Corporate Law

    • Technology Law

    • Intellectual Property Law

    • Business Law

    • Startup Law
      are highly preferred.

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Professional Experience

Minimum:

  • 15+ years of legal experience.

Preferred experience:

  • Startup or technology company legal environment.

  • Venture capital and fundraising transactions.

  • Corporate restructuring.

  • E-commerce businesses.

  • FinTech or digital platforms.

  • International business operations.

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Required Skills

Legal Skills

Strong knowledge of:

  • Corporate law

  • Commercial contracts

  • Investment transactions

  • Intellectual property

  • Data protection

  • Technology regulations

  • Compliance frameworks

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Business Skills

Ability to:

  • Understand startup business models.

  • Balance legal protection with business growth.

  • Negotiate strategic partnerships.

  • Work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

  • Provide practical business-focused legal solutions.

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Communication Skills

Excellent ability to:

  • Communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

  • Negotiate professionally.

  • Prepare legal documents.

  • Present recommendations to executives and investors.

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Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

  • Entrepreneurial and innovation-focused.

  • Comfortable working in a startup environment.

  • Strategic rather than purely transactional.

  • Passionate about technology and global business.

  • Able to operate independently with minimal supervision.

  • Experienced in building legal systems from early stages.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success will be measured by:

  • Successful establishment of legal frameworks.

  • Completion of corporate documentation.

  • Effective contract management.

  • Reduced legal risks.

  • Successful investor transaction support.

  • Strong regulatory compliance.

  • Protection of Company intellectual property.

  • Support for international expansion.

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Benefits & Opportunities

  • Opportunity to become part of a multinational technology company’s growth journey.

  • Exposure to global business expansion.

  • Leadership role in building legal infrastructure.

  • Opportunity to work with investors, founders, and technology teams.

  • Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

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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 Startup Lawyer 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 Start-Up Lawyer 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.200,580 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 CIRO

  • Company Car for Official Commute.

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

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Reporting Structure

The Start-Up Lawyer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Corporate Secretary, and Executive Leadership Team.

 

Application

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Cover letter

  • Professional qualifications

  • Relevant startup/corporate legal experience

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Gamezon Space Corporation is seeking a legal professional who does not only protect the Company today but helps build the legal foundation for tomorrow’s global technology enterprise.

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