Overview
A leading autonomous logistics and drone delivery service provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead and scale legal and compliance efforts across Africa. This role is critical in navigating complex regulatory environments and supporting the organization's growth in the region. The position involves a blend of compliance execution, regulatory strategy, and public-sector partnership.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve legal and compliance programs across Africa to support sustainable and 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 day-to-day compliance activities related to sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, privacy, healthcare, employment, and product 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.
- Collaborate with public affairs, policy, and operations teams to align legal, compliance, and government relations strategies.
- Monitor regulatory and policy developments across relevant African jurisdictions and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to shaping long-term legal and regulatory strategy in Africa, balancing compliance 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 negotiations, 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, preferably with international, compliance, government contracting, or regulated-industry exposure.
- 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advising senior stakeholders.
- Ability to break down complex legal and regulatory issues into clear priorities and practical solutions.
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and diving deep into unfamiliar issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with U.S. government awards and federal contracting regulations.
- Background in healthcare, employment, sanctions, anti-corruption, privacy, or product-related regulatory matters.
Compensation & Benefits
Details on compensation and benefits are not specified in the job description.
Location
This role involves travel up to 25% to locations including Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The primary work location is not explicitly stated.