Overview
A global leader in autonomous drone delivery services is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead and scale legal and compliance efforts across Africa. This role involves managing complex regulatory environments, compliance execution, regulatory strategy, and public-sector partnerships to support rapid growth in the region.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve legal and compliance programs across Africa, focusing on sustainable and practical operations.
- 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 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 internal public affairs, policy, and operations teams to align legal, compliance, and government relations strategies.
- Monitor and assess regulatory and policy developments across relevant African jurisdictions, advising leadership on emerging risks and opportunities.
- Help shape long-term legal and regulatory strategy in Africa, balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed.
- Act as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic, risk-calibrated guidance.
- Build strong relationships across the organization to 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 confidence to make independent decisions with appropriate escalation.
- Ability to break down complex legal and regulatory problems 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.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in international compliance, government contracting, or regulated industries.
Compensation & Benefits
Details on compensation and benefits are not specified.
Location
This role involves travel up to 25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Specific work location details are not provided.
This employer is an equal opportunity organization and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology are encouraged.