About AGROMAP HOLDING
AGROMAP HOLDING is a pan-African group based in Abidjan, specializing in sustainable development, Nature-Based Solutions, the development of carbon credit and biodiversity projects (reforestation, agroforestry, mangrove restoration and conservation), sustainable agriculture and traceability, geomatics and agricultural digitization, as well as environmental, social, and ESG consulting. Through its subsidiaries in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Cameroon, and the Congo, the Group supports projects with significant economic, social, and environmental impact that benefit agricultural producers and their communities.
As part of its growth and efforts to strengthen its governance, AGROMAP HOLDING is hiring a:
Director of Legal and Tax Affairs
Your Assignment
Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you are responsible for ensuring legal, tax, and regulatory compliance across all of the Group’s operations in the various countries where it operates, including the legal soundness of its carbon and NBS projects (carbon rights, land rights, community rights, and credit sales contracts).
As a member of the Executive Committee, you will help guide strategic decisions, ensure the smooth execution of development initiatives, and contribute to the structuring of the Group’s projects. As a true partner to the operational, financial, HR, and sales departments, you will play a central role in identifying and managing risks while supporting the company’s growth. You will lead the Group’s legal and tax team and coordinate the network of legal correspondents at the subsidiaries and external counsel.
Position based in Abidjan (Ivory Coast), with regular travel to countries of operation and project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Consulting for Management
- Advise the Chief Executive Officer and the executives of the subsidiaries on all legal, regulatory, and tax matters;
- Participate in the Group's strategic planning and assess the risks associated with new projects, investments, acquisitions, or partnerships;
- Monitor legal, regulatory, and tax developments on an ongoing basis in the various countries where we operate, particularly in the areas of carbon markets, land, forestry, and the environment;
- Formulate recommendations to ensure the soundness of the Group's strategic decisions;
Group Legal Oversight
- Develop and oversee the Group’s tax strategy (holding company, subsidiaries, project vehicles), including expansion into new countries, in compliance with local and international regulations;
- Define the Group’s policies, procedures, and contract templates (standard contracts for customers, suppliers, and partners; intra-group agreements; and delegations of authority);
- Coordinate the legal representatives of the subsidiaries and the network of external law firms and consultants in each country, and manage the department's budget
- Advise management on the tax implications of transactions and investments;
- Oversee tax audits and relations with tax authorities;
- Protect the Group's intangible assets (brands, software and digital solutions, geospatial databases, methodologies)
- Ensure the security of intragroup transactions and international cash flows;
- Identify tax optimization opportunities that comply with applicable regulations;
- Participate in the recruitment, supervision, and professional development of the legal and tax team;
Taxation and Tax Planning
- Define and manage the Group's tax strategy in compliance with local and international regulations;
- Advise management on the tax implications of transactions and investments;
- Oversee tax audits and relations with tax authorities;
- Seek tax efficiency in transactions while strictly complying with applicable regulations and the tax transparency requirements of international lenders, investors, and buyers;
- Define the tax treatment of transactions involving carbon credits and biodiversity credits (sales, pre-financing, VAT, withholding taxes, and shares or royalties due to the government), as well as grants and funding from donors
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
- Support the legal structuring of strategic partnerships, financing, and development projects;
- Participate in negotiations with institutional partners, international donors, investors, climate funds, carbon credit buyers, and government agencies;
- Draft and finalize partnership agreements, commercial agreements, and complex contracts (grant agreements, financing agreements, service contracts with manufacturers in the cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and rubber industries);
- Provide legal support to the Business Development and Operations teams;
Carbon Markets, Land Markets, and the Environmental Framework for NBS Projects
- Secure ownership of the carbon and biodiversity credits generated by the projects (land and use rights, agreements with the government, communities, and producers);
- Draft and negotiate sales and pre-financing agreements for loans (ERPA, forward purchase agreements, revenue-sharing agreements) and agreements with co-developers, investors, and buyers;
- Ensure that projects comply with national regulatory frameworks for carbon markets, the mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (authorizations, corresponding adjustments), and the legal requirements of certification standards (VERRA, Gold Standard, etc.);
- Prevent the risk of greenwashing associated with the climate-related claims made by the Group and its clients;
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure that Group companies comply with legal and regulatory requirements;
- Oversee the corporate obligations of the various entities;
- Oversee compliance audits and corrective actions;
- Monitor delegations of authority, governance bodies, and major commitments.
- Implement the Group’s compliance program—covering anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, international sanctions, and partner due diligence—in accordance with the requirements of donors and investors;
- Ensure compliance with regulations regarding personal data protection and the use of drones (producer data, geospatial data, aerial imagery);
Litigation and Risk Management
- Define the strategy for managing litigation and pre-litigation matters, including land and community disputes and the use of mediation;
- Oversee law firms and external consultants;
- Assess financial, legal, and reputational risks;
- Provide regular reports to senior management;
Support for Cross-Functional Roles
- Provide support to HR teams on issues related to labor law and labor relations;
- Advise the Finance, Operations, and Sales departments on legal issues related to their activities;
- Develop a culture of compliance and risk management within the Group;
Profile required
- A minimum of a 5-year degree in Business Law, Tax Law, or an equivalent field;
- At least 10 years; a minimum of 10 to 15 years of professional experience in legal and tax roles with increasing levels of responsibility, including at least 5 years in a management position;
- Significant experience working within an international group, a business law firm, or a multi-site environment;
- A strong command of OHADA law and the applicable regulations in West and Central Africa, as well as a good understanding of common law systems (Ghana);
- Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts, institutional partnerships, and cross-border transactions;
- Experience in the fields of sustainable development, the environment, agriculture, or infrastructure would be a major asset;
Key Skills
Techniques
- Business Law and Corporate Governance;
- Domestic and international taxation;
- Carbon markets (voluntary and Article 6), certification standards, and credit sales contracts;
- Environmental law, forestry law, and rural land law;
- Drafting and negotiating contracts;
- Risk Management and Compliance;
- Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation;
- Management of complex projects;
Linguistics
- Excellent command of written and spoken French;
- Proficiency in business English;
- Ability to negotiate, draft, and present proposals in English.
Leadership
- Strong ability to influence others and make decisions;
- Strategic vision and results-oriented approach;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment;
- Integrity, ethical standards, and independent judgment;
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders: rural communities and traditional authorities, government agencies, donors, and international buyers.
- Ability to facilitate change and bring teams together;
Why Join AGROMAP?
- Join a rapidly growing pan-African group;
- Participate in projects with a significant environmental and social impact;
- Hold a strategic position at the heart of the Group's decision-making process;
- Contribute to the regional expansion of an organization committed to sustainable development;
How do I apply?
Interested candidates who meet the criteria are asked to send the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae in Word and PDF format;
- Cover letter stating your salary expectations;
- Copies of diplomas obtained in relation to the desired profile in PDF format.
Please send your application to the following email addresses: recrutements@agro-map.com and infos@agro-map.com, specifying the job title“Legal and Tax Director” in the subject line, no later than November 15, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
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