Business Development Officer Job OGOLAW

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Term: Full-time Contractual

About Us

OGOLAW, The Green Brief is a mission-driven African law practice using the power of law and policy to reclaim Africa’s wealth by establishing its natural resources as assets that benefit Africa and Africans. We aspire to be the go-to African law firm for:

• Natural Resource Governance Structuring
• Policy & Legislative Advisory in Environmental & Conservation Law
• Environmental Public Interest Litigation
• To advance this mission, we are seeking a Business Development Officer to design, activate, and scale a growth engine that connects us with high-value opportunities, clients, and partners.

Role Overview

The Business Development Officer will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies to attract and secure high-value, mission-aligned clients.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships that open doors to new opportunities.
• Rolling out business development systems (CRM, dashboards, client feedback frameworks) to institutionalize a sustainable pipeline.
• Supporting client engagement and ensuring exceptional client experience.
• Training and equipping the OGOLAW team with business development skills and tools for long-term self-sufficiency.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a professional who brings:

• A legal background (mandatory).
• A proven track record in business development for professional services (preferably legal, environmental, or advisory).
• Demonstrated knowledge of African and international sustainability, ESG, and conservation markets.
• Experience with BD systems and tools (CRM, client satisfaction frameworks, performance dashboards).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and training skills.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with practical execution.

Deliverables

Within the engagement period, the Officer is expected to deliver results in the following areas:

• Client Attraction & Acquisition – Build a predictable pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Partnerships & Alliances – Establish mutually beneficial relationships with organizations that amplify our market access and impact.
• Client Experience & Satisfaction – Introduce systems to embed feedback, testimonials, and client success stories.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Be at the forefront of shaping Africa’s natural resource governance.
• Work with a pioneering, impact-driven legal practice with global visibility.
• Build partnerships and networks at the intersection of law, policy, sustainability, and conservation.
• Contribute to a bold vision of repositioning Africa’s natural assets as key drivers of economic transformation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a PDF (max 3 pages) including:

• A cover letter outlining
• Your understanding of OGOLAW’s mission and how your academic and professional experience would support that mission.
• Evidence of past performance (2–3 case studies with quantified results).
• Process used to achieve those accomplishments
• A high-level (90-day) kick-start plan for how you would approach this role.
• CV with references of previous line managers
• Deadline: 22nd October 2025
• Start Date: 3rd January 2026

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