Hudson Holdings Limited

Regional Legal Counsel – Africa (Casablanca, Morocco)

Maroc

CDI / Temps pleinSur site5–10 ansLicence / Bac+3Anglais, FrançaisJuridiqueRetail / Grande distribution

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Regional Legal Counsel role at Hudson Group, a retailer and distributor in sport and fashion wear with its head office in Malta. Based in Casablanca, this full-time role provides legal advice and support across Hudson's African operations, primarily Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria, and any future African markets, including through franchise partners. The counsel will handle commercial contracts, advise on corporate and regulatory matters, and manage external legal counsel across the region while retaining ownership of all legal matters. Requires a law degree, 5–10 years of legal experience, strong contract drafting skills and fluency in English and French. Regional and multi-jurisdiction

Vos missions

  • Provide legal advice and support across Hudson Group's African operations, primarily Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria, and future markets.
  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, service, lease and partnership agreements.
  • Coordinate and manage external legal counsel across the region while retaining ownership of all legal matters.
  • Advise on corporate, commercial, labour and regulatory matters and monitor legal and regulatory developments.
  • Support dispute resolution, litigation management, risk mitigation, corporate governance and compliance requirements.
  • Participate in business expansion projects, franchise partnerships and new market activities across Africa.

Profil recherché

  • You have previous experience in a regional legal role covering multiple African jurisdictions
  • You have exposure to Morocco, Kenya and/or Nigeria
  • You are comfortable managing external counsel and taking ownership of regional legal matters
  • You can balance legal risk with practical commercial needs and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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Regional Legal Counsel – Africa

Hudson Group, an international retailer and distributor in the sport and fashion wear sectors, is looking for a Regional Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance across its African operations. This full-time role is based in Casablanca, Morocco, and primarily supports Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria, as well as any other African countries where the Group may operate in the future, directly or through franchise partnerships.

The Regional Legal Counsel will partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, minimise risk exposure, support commercial activities and provide practical legal advice. External legal counsel supports each country, but the role retains ownership of all legal matters across the region.

What you will do

  • Provide legal advice and support across the Group's African operations, including Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria and future markets.
  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, service, lease and partnership agreements.
  • Support retail, wholesale and corporate operations with day-to-day legal matters.
  • Advise on corporate, commercial, labour and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate and manage external legal counsel across the region while maintaining ownership of all legal matters.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise the business on potential impacts.
  • Support dispute resolution, litigation management, risk mitigation, corporate governance and entity management.
  • Support contract standardisation, legal process improvements and business expansion projects across the region.

How you will be measured

  • Timely, commercially effective legal support for stakeholders
  • Quality and accuracy of legal advice and contract reviews
  • Reduction and mitigation of legal and compliance risks
  • Effective management of external legal counsel and legal costs
  • Compliance with local regulatory and corporate governance requirements

What you will bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification
  • 5–10 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house environment
  • Previous regional experience supporting multiple African jurisdictions (highly preferred)
  • Exposure to Morocco, Kenya and/or Nigeria (strong advantage)
  • Strong commercial and contract drafting skills
  • Fluency in English and French; Arabic is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel across the African region when required

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