Legal Manager

ARISE IIP; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational firm is seeking a Legal & Tax Manager to oversee compliance with legal regulations and manage tax functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax or legal roles, focusing on international regulations. The role requires fluency in French and English, and strong skills in negotiation and leadership. This permanent position is based in Togo.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in tax or legal roles with a focus on management or coordination.
• Experience in international corporations or consulting firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for legal function and support tax functions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Advise on tax structuring for cross-border transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Effective communication

Education

Master’s in Law, Taxation, Finance, or equivalent

Job description

Position: Legal & Tax Manager – Francophone Region

Location: Togo

Reports to: CEO / Group Head of Legal

Languages: Professional fluency in French and English

Role Overview

You will be fully responsible for legal function and support tax functions. Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, managing audits and disputes, structuring transactions, reviewing contracts, and advising senior leadership on governance and tax planning.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Management

• Advise for filing, and payment of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, etc., ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate tax audits: draft responses, liaise with authorities, and manage disputes/appeals.
• Advise on transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
• Identify exemptions, credits, and opportunities to optimize tax efficiency.
• Maintain internal tax policies.

Legal Counsel & Governance

• Provide legal support on transactions, commercial contracts, IP, governance, and compliance with relevant local frameworks e.g. OHADA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a full range of contracts: lease, commercial, confidentiality, distribution, service agreement.
• Company Secretary / Support internal governance: organize board/shareholder meetings, draft resolutions and statutory documents.
• Manage legal risks and disputes, including litigation, administrative investigations, or regulatory inspections.
• Stay informed on regulatory and legal changes; update policies and advise management accordingly.

Advisory & Structuring

• Proactively advise on tax structuring for cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and local incentives or tax regimes.
• Collaborate on financial, treasury, and operational projects to ensure legal and tax alignment.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate internal teams and external advisors to ensure coherent tax/legal guidance; supervise junior staff.
• Serve as liaison with tax authorities, legal counsel, auditors, and cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Contracts).
• Coordinate with Board of Directors and maintain all required governance, board matters to ensure governance.

Reporting & Governance

• Contribute to monthly/quarterly/annual tax reporting; prepare tax provisions under local laws.
• Maintain updated tax/legal dashboards, track audit progress and litigation status, and manage compliance calendars.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Education

Master’s in Law, Taxation, Finance, or equivalent

Experience

8–10 years in tax or legal roles, including at least 3–5 years in a management or coordination capacity. Experience in international corporations, or consulting firms preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of company law, corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, deferred tax, and local legal frameworks (OHADA, EU, etc.).

Languages

Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.

Soft Skills

Leadership, analytical thinking, negotiation, resilience under pressure, effective communication with authorities and senior leadership.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Location: Togo.
• Contract: Permanent (CDI).
• Band: E2