Africa Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading logistics and delivery technology organization is seeking a senior, strategic, and adaptable lawyer to lead and scale legal and compliance efforts across Africa. This role combines compliance execution, regulatory strategy, and public-sector partnership to support growth in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve legal and compliance programs across Africa to support rapid growth
• Manage compliance with U.S. government award requirements, including FARs and 2 CFR 200, and serve as a primary contact for U.S. government contracting officers
• Lead compliance workstreams covering sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, privacy, healthcare, employment, and product-related regulations
• Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments in partnership with People, Finance, and senior leadership
• Manage litigation and disputes within African markets
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical teams
• Collaborate with public affairs, policy, and operations teams to align legal, compliance, and government relations strategies
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments across African jurisdictions and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities
• Help shape long-term legal and regulatory strategy balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed
• Act as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic, risk-calibrated guidance
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and foster a culture of compliance
• Support commercial negotiation, contracting, and procurement processes

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state or international bar
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house
• Experience advising or engaging with government entities, regulators, or public-sector stakeholders, ideally in international or emerging-market contexts
• Strong judgment and ability to make independent decisions with appropriate escalation
• Ability to break down complex legal and regulatory issues into clear priorities and practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advising senior stakeholders
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, government contracting, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with U.S. government award requirements such as FARs and 2 CFR 200

Compensation & Benefits

Details about compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

This role involves travel up to 25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The primary work location is not explicitly stated but involves cross-regional collaboration.