Co-Founder

Company

GAYEN FAMILY FARM

Location

The Gambia (West Africa)

Work Arrangement

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

About GAYEN FAMILY FARM

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.

Role Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Founder Structure and Equity

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

Compensation and Funding Stage

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

Who You Are

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.

Why Join as a Co‑Founder

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

How to Express Interest

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.

Job Details

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing