Provide strategic counsel to the Board of Directors, MD, and senior leadership on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
Oversee all legal matters related to corporate structure, intellectual property, litigation and mergers & acquisitions.
Ensure Babban Gona’s full compliance with local, national, and international laws governing agribusiness, financial services, and technology.
Identify potential legal risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Stay updated on evolving regulations and provide recommendations for compliance adjustments.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts and financing agreements.
Participate in the investment, valuation and risk management processes.
Assist the Leadership team with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations.
Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises; lead investor due diligence, transaction advisory, and closing.
Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
Develop a thorough understanding of investors’ investments and activity in order to competently represent the company and report to investors;
Manage partners and third-party vendors such as legal counsel and marketing consultants;
Manage certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-ons, exits);
Work with senior leadership and external consultants to optimize and maintain the Babban Gona brand.
Manage and coach team of Senior Associates, Associates and Analysts