Legal Advisor - Toamasina

06/01/2025 | Onja | Contrat CDD | Toamasina

About Onja

Onja is a social enterprise training underprivileged youth into world-class software developers.

We find the brightest students in Madagascar who can’t afford to continue their education and train them in English language and software development. After just two-and-a-half years they are ready to work as remote front-end software developers in international tech teams.

Once in a job, our developers earn a good salary that helps them support their families and pay forward the opportunity to a new wave of students. They unlock exciting careers that fulfil their potential, and accelerate the development of their nation (see ‘How Onja Works’ below).

Our first cohort, ‘Wave 1’, consists of nineteen talented and committed graduates who are now working remotely for our partner companies in Europe and the US. With this immensely successful first cohort, and a proven social model, our goal is now to scale our impact: we aim to take on 360 new students over the next four years.

Our fast-growing team is very united, committed to the mission, and hardworking, but we also maintain a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that you’ll find everywhere in Madagascar.

Are you passionate about creating a positive change in your community? Would you like to be part of the pioneering team of a fast-growing social enterprise and experience an English-speaking, multicultural work environment? Are you proactive and like getting things done?

At Onja, we believe in the potential people have regardless of their background. We upskill underprivileged youth to work as software developers and allow Malagasy youth to accelerate Madagascar’s development.

As a Legal Counsel at Onja, your mission is to ensure Onja operates within a robust legal framework in its activities. You will safeguard Onja’s interests and overall reputation by mitigating legal risks. Your work will help us maintain compliance, manage risks that threaten Onja’s ability to fulfil its mission and uphold high ethical standards, ensuring that our program has a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve. You will provide Onja’s staff and stakeholders with the legal understanding necessary to operate confidently and in compliance with the law.

- Lead the Legal department at Onja, including managing and coaching Onja’s Legal Officer.
- Provide legal guidance to management and departments across Onja on various issues, including local laws, compliance, contracts and risk management.
- Advise on the legal implications of proposed actions and strategies to ensure alignment with Malagasy legal frameworks.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with Malagasy legal requirements, including tax laws, labour laws and non-profit regulations including keeping up to date with incoming changes that could impact Onja’s operations.
- Develop and update internal policies to reflect legal requirements and best practices.
- Engage and liaise with external legal firms and regulatory bodies, as and when required.

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