Africa Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading logistics and delivery technology organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel 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, serving 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 collaboration 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
• Partner 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
• Shape long-term legal and regulatory strategy balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed
• Provide pragmatic, risk-calibrated legal advice to business leaders
• Foster a culture of compliance across teams, encouraging early issue identification
• Support commercial negotiation, contracting, and procurement processes

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• Membership 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, preferably in international or emerging-market contexts
• Strong judgment and ability to make independent decisions with appropriate escalation
• Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and develop 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 compliance (FARs, 2 CFR 200)

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location

This role involves travel primarily to African countries, with occasional travel to U.S. locations including San Francisco and Washington, D.C.