Co-Founder

Company: GAYEN FAMILY FARM

Location: The Gambia (West Africa)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote (U.S. coordination with field operations in The Gambia)

GAYEN FAMILY FARM is an early-stage, international agricultural venture operating in The Gambia, focused on sustainable farming, food security, and community-driven economic development. The company integrates ethical land stewardship, modern agricultural practices, and strong governance to build scalable and resilient food systems with long-term social and economic impact.

We are seeking a Co-Founder with strong legal, governance, and strategic capabilities to join GAYEN FAMILY FARM as an equal founding partner. This is a founder-level role, not a traditional employment position. The Co-Founder will help shape the company’s legal foundation, governance structures, and cross-border operations while contributing to business development, partnerships, and operational strategy. The role involves coordination with on-the-ground agricultural operations in The Gambia and strategic planning in a hybrid or remote environment.

• Co‑lead company strategy, governance, and long‑term vision
• Support legal structuring, compliance, and risk management across jurisdictions
• Assist in drafting and reviewing founders’ agreements, partnership contracts, supplier agreements, and land‑use arrangements
• Support regulatory compliance related to agriculture, land tenure, corporate governance, and international operations
• Contribute to business development, partnerships, and investor readiness
• Support sales, marketing, and distribution strategy
• Conduct market, legal, and regulatory research
• Collaborate with local teams, advisors, and external counsel

This role is structured as an equal co‑founder partnership. Equity is allocated equally among confirmed co‑founders based on the final number of founders.

• 2 co‑founders: 50% each
• 3 co‑founders: 33.33% each
• 4 co‑founders: 25% each

All founder equity includes equal voting rights and governance authority.

Equity is subject to standard founder vesting terms:

• 12‑month cliff

This is an early‑stage, pre‑seed venture.

• Cash compensation may be minimal or deferred initially
• The company is actively pursuing pre‑seed and seed funding to support agricultural operations, legal infrastructure, and market expansion in The Gambia
• Founder stipends or salaries may be introduced upon funding or revenue milestones

• Background or strong experience in law, legal strategy, compliance, or governance
• Familiarity with contracts, corporate structuring, or regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with early‑stage ambiguity
• Ability to work across cultures and jurisdictions
• Interest or experience in agriculture, sustainability, food systems, or emerging markets is a strong plus

A law degree (JD or equivalent) or significant professional legal experience is highly preferred, but not strictly required if practical experience is strong.

• Equal ownership and shared decision‑making
• Opportunity to architect legal and operational foundations from day one
• Direct impact on sustainable agriculture and food security in West Africa
• Long‑term equity upside aligned with mission and growth

To express interest, please share a brief introduction, relevant experience, and why you are interested in building a founder‑level agricultural venture. This is not a résumé‑driven role. It is an invitation to build.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing